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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Winter squash: When selecting winter squash (pumpkin, butternut, acorn), look for a hard rind.
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By placing the acorns in trees, they are relatively protected.
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There are only so many acorns to go around at any given time.
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And Parzival, or Wade Watts, is just such an acorn.
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Of course, there are differences between you and money and squirrels and acorns.
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The Middleton coat of arms features three acorns, one to represent each of the Middleton children.
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In the wild, their diet is mostly acorns, seeds, fungi and other plant material.
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Several buttons display Michigan themes, including acorn leaves and sledding, as well.
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