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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 thePig Nut” – which comes in either a large or a small pellet which contains all the nutrients that they need.”

CEFR level

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