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acorn
noun \ˈā-ˌkȯrn, -kərn\
: the nut of the oak tree
Full Definition of ACORN
: the nut of the oak usually seated in or surrounded by a hard woody cupule of indurated bracts
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Origin of ACORN
Middle English akern, from Old English æcern; akin to Middle High German ackeran acorns collectively, Old Irish áirne sloe, Lithuanian uoga berry
First Known Use: before 12th century
Rhymes with ACORN
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ACORN Defined for Kids
acorn
noun \ˈā-ˌkȯrn, -kərn\
Definition of ACORN for Kids
: the nut of the oak tree
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