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buckeye

/ˈbʌkˌaɪ/ noun · British & US
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What does buckeye mean?

noun

A buckeye is a small, dark brown or black nut with a distinctive white eye spot, typically associated with the Ohio buckeye tree (Aesculus glabra). It is often considered a good luck charm in Ohio.

Example

"The buckeye tree was a common sight in the Ohio countryside, its nuts a favorite snack of squirrels and humans alike."

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