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cobnut

/ˈkɒbˌnʌt/

Meanings
  • noun

    A type of small, round nut that comes from the hazel tree, commonly found in Europe.

    - "Jana je jedla cobnute s jabukom."
    - "Ivan je nabrao deset cobnuta."
    - "Cobnuti su jedan od najpopularnijih vrsta hrvatskih jelina."

Variants
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cobnut , cobnuts
Etymology
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The word 'cobnut' is derived from the Old English word 'cobbe' meaning 'rounded' and 'nut'.


Trivia
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  1. Cobnuts are also known as filberts or cobnuts filberts.

  2. The largest cobnut ever recorded weighed over 11 grams.

  3. Cobnuts are rich in healthy fats, fiber, and antioxidants.


Related Concepts
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  1. hazelnut: Cobnut is a type of hazelnut. Both words come from the same family of nuts.


Culture
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In English folklore, it is believed that the cobnut was used as a protective charm against witches and evil spirits. In Hungarian culture, cobnuts are roasted and eaten during the Christmas season.

How to Memorize "cobnut"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a small, round nut that comes from a hazel tree.
    - Visualize the nut in your hand, feeling its smooth texture.
    - Think of the nut's brown color and its distinctive shape.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'cobnut' with 'hazelnut'.
    - Think of the word 'Europe' when you hear 'cobnut'.
    - Associate the nut with the Christmas season and Hungarian culture.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'cobnut' as 'round nut from a hazel tree'.
    - Create a mental image of a hazel tree with cobnuts hanging from its branches.
    - Use the acronym 'CHN' to remember the words 'cobnut', 'hazelnut', and 'nut'.


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