Acorn Cup (Noun)
Meaning
Cup-shaped structure of hardened bracts at the base of an acorn.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The acorn cup is a protective covering that helps shield the nut from the elements.
- Each acorn is attached to its parent tree by a sturdy stalk that emerges from the acorn cup.
- Carefully observing the underside of the acorn, you'll notice a small amount of material from the acorn cup still attached.
- The depth of the acorn cup varies among oak species, but most are between 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep.
- The acorn cup dries and falls away from the acorn as it matures, usually in early fall.