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Meaning of pignut | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
/ˈpɪɡnʌt/

Definitions

  1. The edible tuber of Conopodium majus, native to western Europe.
  2. Any of various types of hickory or their fruits; a hognut.
    US
  3. Simmondsia chinensis, jojoba.
  4. Pelleted food for pigs.

Examples

“I prithee, let me bring thee where crabs grow; And I with my long nails will dig thee pig-nuts;”
“Justus partially overcame their scruples against work, and taught them that the black earth was rich in other produce than pignuts only.”
“The standard feed for Pigs is the “Pig Nut” – which comes in either a large or a small pellet which contains all the nutrients that they need.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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