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acorn

/ˈækɔrn/ noun · British & US
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What does acorn mean?

noun

The nut of an oak tree, typically 2.5 to 6 cm long and 1.9 to 3.8 cm wide, with a hard outer shell and a single seed inside. A symbol of strength and resilience.

Example

"The squirrel buried the acorn in the ground to store it for winter."

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