1. the small triangular edible nut of a beech tree

Examples

• Squirrels gathered beechnuts from the forest floor in preparation for winter.
• The beechnut has a sweet, mild flavor when roasted.
• Children collected beechnuts during their nature walk through the woods.
• Beechnuts fall from the trees in autumn when they ripen.
• Wild animals depend on beechnuts as an important food source.
• The sharp outer husk protects the beechnut inside until it’s ready to drop.