nutlet

noun

nut·​let ˈnət-lət How to pronounce nutlet (audio)
1
a
: a small nut
b
: a small fruit similar to a nut
2
: the stone of a drupelet

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of nutlet was in 1848

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Cite this Entry

“Nutlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutlet. Accessed 29 May. 2023.

Kids Definition

nutlet

noun
nut·​let ˈnət-lət How to pronounce nutlet (audio)
: a small nut
also : a small fruit similar to a nut
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