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Spanish chestnut


Spanish chestnut

noun

Definition of SPANISH CHESTNUT

1
: the sweet edible nut of a large Mediterranean chestnut (Castanea sativa) —called also marron
2
: a tree that bears Spanish chestnuts

First Known Use of SPANISH CHESTNUT

1683

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