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Sunday, June 19, 2016

Estonian word of the day - chestnut

Estonian word of the day - chestnut

chestnut - kastan


chestnut (noun)
A glossy brown nut that may be roasted and eaten.

"Some authors have suggested that their flavour and texture are comparable with those of the chestnut or cashew nut."

The large European tree that produces the edible chestnut, which develops within a bristly case, with serrated leaves and heavy timber.

"Greece originally introduced the chestnut tree to the rest of the European community."

A deep reddish-brown color.

"chestnut hair"

A small horny patch on the inside of each of a horse's legs.

"The small chestnut patches on its shoulders are not always visible."