pignut

English

/ˈpɪɡnʌt/

noun
Definitions
  • The edible tuber of Conopodium majus, native to western Europe.
  • (US) Any of various types of hickory or their fruits; a hognut.
  • jojoba.

Etymology

Compound from English pig + English nut (head, insane person).

Origin

English

nut

Gloss

head, insane person

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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