Horse Chestnut (Noun)
Meaning 1
Tree having palmate leaves and large clusters of white to red flowers followed by brown shiny inedible seeds.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The beautiful horse chestnut tree in the park was in full bloom with large clusters of white flowers.
- The horse chestnut tree is a common sight in European cities and is often admired for its stunning flowers and fruit.
- In autumn, the leaves on the horse chestnut tree turn a deep yellow before falling to the ground.
- The horse chestnut tree is also known for its large brown seeds, which are poisonous and should not be eaten.
- The timber from the horse chestnut tree is occasionally used for furniture making, but its value lies mainly in its ornamental qualities.