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The edible nut of a forest tree (Castanea vesca) of
Europe and America. Commonly two or more of the nuts grow in a prickly
bur. |
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The tree itself, or its light, coarse-grained timber,
used for ornamental work, furniture, etc. |
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A bright brown color, like that of the nut. |
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The horse chestnut (often so used in England). |
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One of the round, or oval, horny plates on the inner
sides of the legs of the horse, and allied animals. |
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An old joke or story. |
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Of the color of a chestnut; of a reddish brown color; as,
chestnut curls. |
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