water chestnut

Meanings

• noun

  A type of edible nut that floats on water and is enclosed in a spiky, prickly shell. It is also known as 'water nut' or 'buccinum nutans'.

  - "The water chestnuts in my salad added a delightful crunch."
  - "Can you identify the floating objects in the pond? Some are water lilies, others are water chestnuts."

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Variants

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water chestnut , water chestnuts

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Etymology

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The name 'water chestnut' comes from the fact that the nut floats on water and resembles a chestnut in size and shape.

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Trivia

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1. Water chestnuts are actually not true nuts, but rather the seed of a aquatic plant.

2. Water chestnuts were originally used as a medicinal plant in China before being consumed as food.

3. Water chestnuts are rich in fiber, vitamin C, and other essential nutrients.

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Related Concepts

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1. buccinum nutans: Another name for the water chestnut.

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Culture

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Water chestnuts have been consumed for thousands of years in various parts of the world, particularly in Asia. They are often used in Chinese and Japanese cuisine, where they are eaten raw or cooked and used to make various dishes such as stir-fries, soups, and desserts.

How to Memorize "water chestnut"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a floating nut on the surface of the water, surrounded by prickly spikes. Imagine the texture and shape of the nut to help remember its name.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the name 'water chestnut' with floating on water and the texture of a chestnut.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Nuts that swim, are water chestnuts' to help remember the name.

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