Definition
- (noun) A tree or shrub of the genus Castanea.
- (noun) The nut of this tree or shrub.
- (noun) A dark, reddish-brown colour, as seen on the fruit of the chestnut tree.
- (noun) A reddish-brown horse.
- (noun) The wood of a chestnut tree.
- (noun) An old joke; a worn-out meme, phrase, ploy, etc. so often repeated as to have grown tiresome or ineffective (often in the phrase "old chestnut").
- (noun) A round or oval horny plate found on the inner side of the leg of a horse or other animal, similar to a birthmark on a human.
- (noun) The horse-chestnut.
- (adjective) Of a deep reddish-brown colour, like that of a chestnut.
Word stats
- Chestnut contains 8 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
- It uses 7 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 13.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Chestnut mean?
A tree or shrub of the genus Castanea.
How many letters are in Chestnut?
Chestnut has 8 letters.
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