noun
- the nuts of oak trees, typically oval-shaped with a cap
Examples
- Squirrels gathered acorns for the winter.
- The children collected acorns that had fallen from the oak tree.
- Acorns can be ground into flour after proper processing.
- The park was littered with acorns in autumn.
- Some birds feed on acorns during the fall season.
- Native Americans traditionally used acorns as a food source.