chestnut
chestnut
/ˈtʃesnʌt/
1 (also chestnut tree) countable a large tree with spreading branches that produces smooth brown nuts inside cases that are covered with spikes. There are several types of chestnut tree. 2 countable a smooth brown nut of a chestnut tree, some types of which can be eaten roast chestnuts
The dessert was a rich mixture of chestnut purée and cream.
Collocations
adjective
5 old chestnut countable (informal) an old joke or story that has been told so many times that it is no longer funny or interesting Word Origin
early 16th cent.: from Old English chesten (from Old French chastaine, via Latin from Greek kastanea) + nut.
e.g.
Even though the mountains are full of delicious chestnuts, hardy kiwis, grapes and honey. ドングリ コクワ ぶどう 蜂蜜 山には美味しいものがたくさんあるのに ( (/yupeco/『ゴールデンカムイ』2話)