nutgall

noun

nut·gall ˈnət-ˌgȯl

: a gall that resembles a nut

especially : such a gall produced on oaks

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of nutgall was in the 15th century

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“Nutgall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutgall. Accessed 24 Sep. 2023.

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nutgall

noun

nut·gall ˈnət-ˌgȯl

: a gall that resembles a nut

especially : a gall produced on an oak (especially Quercus infectoria) and used as a source of tannic acid

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