Advertisement

Advertisement

breadnut

[ bred-nuht ]

noun

  1. the round, yellow or brown fruit of the ramon, Brosimum alicastrum, of the mulberry family, used, roasted or boiled, as a substitute for bread in the West Indies.


breadnut

/ ˈbrɛdˌnʌt /

noun

  1. a moraceous tree, Brosimum alicastrum , of Central America and the Caribbean
  2. the nutlike fruit of this tree, ground to produce a substitute for wheat flour, esp in the West Indies


Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of breadnut1

First recorded in 1750–60; bread + nut

Advertisement

Word of the Day

firkin

[fur-kin ]

Meaning and examples

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


bread mouldbreadroot