Chincapin (Noun)
Meaning
Small nut of either of two small chestnut trees of the southern United States; resembles a hazelnut.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The chincapin tree in the backyard produced many chincapins that year, and the squirrels loved them.
- Since we had such an abundant harvest of chincapins, Mom started baking more chincapin pies and cakes for our family gatherings.
- She loved snacking on dried chincapins during the winter when the cold weather limited outdoor activities.
- Wild chincapins in the nearby woods were a staple food source for the local wildlife.
- If you look closely at the small brown leaves on that tree, you'll spot chincapins growing in clusters, much like tiny hazelnuts.