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If a professional musician in a symphony orchestra is playing Beethoven. But this particular orchestra have played this particular chestnut so many times, they can play it in their sleep. Does the genius remain present in the music or not?
Robert Fripp

Meaning of "chestnut" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CHESTNUT

From earlier chesten nut: chesten, from Old French chastaigne, from Latin castanea, from Greek kastanea.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CHESTNUT

chestnut  [ˈtʃɛsˌnʌt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CHESTNUT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Chestnut is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CHESTNUT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

chestnut

Chestnut

The chestnut group is a genus of eight or nine species of deciduous trees and shrubs in the beech family Fagaceae, native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The name also refers to the edible nuts they produce.

Definition of chestnut in the English dictionary

The first definition of chestnut in the dictionary is the edible nut of any of these trees. Other definition of chestnut is the hard wood of any of these trees, used in making furniture, etc. Chestnut is also a reddish-brown to brown colour.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CHESTNUT


beechnut
ˈbiːtʃˌnʌt
bitternut
ˈbɪtəˌnʌt
bladdernut
ˈblædəˌnʌt
breadnut
ˈbrɛdˌnʌt
butternut
ˈbʌtəˌnʌt
candlenut
ˈkændəlˌnʌt
cobnut
ˈkɒbˌnʌt
cocoanut
ˈkəʊkəˌnʌt
coconut
ˈkəʊkəˌnʌt
earthnut
ˈɜːθˌnʌt
gallnut
ˈɡɔːlˌnʌt
groundnut
ˈɡraʊndˌnʌt
hazelnut
ˈheɪzəlˌnʌt
hognut
ˈhɒɡˌnʌt
locknut
ˈlɒkˌnʌt
mockernut
ˈmɒkəˌnʌt
oilnut
ˈɔɪlˌnʌt
peanut
ˈpiːˌnʌt
pignut
ˈpɪɡˌnʌt
walnut
ˈwɔːlˌnʌt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CHESTNUT

chest expander
chest freezer
chest infection
chest measurement
chest of drawers
chest of viols
chest register
chest specialist
chest voice
chest-on-chest
Chester
chesterfield
Chesterfieldian
Chesterton
chestful
chestier
chestiest
chestily
chestiness
chesty

WORDS THAT END LIKE CHESTNUT

betel nut
black walnut
brazil nut
cashew nut
castle nut
Chinese water chestnut
Cnut
donut
doughnut
dwarf chestnut
horse chestnut
Knut
kola nut
macadamia nut
Moreton Bay chestnut
nut
Spanish chestnut
sweet chestnut
water chestnut
wing nut

Synonyms and antonyms of chestnut in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «chestnut» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CHESTNUT

Find out the translation of chestnut to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of chestnut from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «chestnut» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

栗子
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

castaño
570 millions of speakers

English

chestnut
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शाहबलूत
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كَسْتَناء
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

каштан
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

castanha
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বাদামী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

marronnier
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

berangan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kastanie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

クリ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Chestnut
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hạt dẻ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

செஸ்நட்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

तांबूस पिंगट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kestane
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

castagno
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kasztan
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

каштан
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

castan
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κάστανο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kastanje
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kastanj
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kastanje
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of chestnut

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CHESTNUT»

The term «chestnut» is very widely used and occupies the 15.767 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CHESTNUT» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «chestnut» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «chestnut» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about chestnut

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QUOTES WITH «CHESTNUT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word chestnut.
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Robert Fripp
If a professional musician in a symphony orchestra is playing Beethoven. But this particular orchestra have played this particular chestnut so many times, they can play it in their sleep. Does the genius remain present in the music or not?

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CHESTNUT»

Discover the use of chestnut in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to chestnut and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Chestnut's Obstetric Anesthesia: Principles and Practice
This book also serves as a clear, user-friendly guide for both anesthesiologists and obstetricians who are in clinical practice.
David H. Chestnut, Cynthia A Wong, Lawrence C Tsen, 2014
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Chestnut
When his owner falls asleep, Chestnut the horse makes sure that the deliveries for Jenny's birthday party arrive on time.
Constance W. McGeorge, 2004
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American Chestnut: The Life, Death, and Rebirth of a Perfect ...
Looks at the history of the American chestnut tree and how it was left on the brink of extinction from a plague and the quest to save the tree.
Susan Freinkel, 2007
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Following Foo: (the Electronic Adventures of The Chestnut Man)
An actor writes of a true journey with his longtime partner and the surrogate mother who prematurely gave birth to their twins, describing his sojourn in the neonatal intensive care unit and the heartfelt emotions of sadness and inspiration ...
B.D. Wong, 2003
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The Inconvenient Adventures of Uncle Chestnut
While traveling, chasing after hats, or embarking on other everyday adventures, Uncle Chestnut teaches a unique perspective on life and the world to his nephew Jack.
Paul Nowak, 2009
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Beyond the Chestnut Trees (Standard EPub): A Memoir
This eBook edition includes a foreword by critically-acclaimed author, Gail Godwin, as well as dozens of compelling photographs from Bauer’s family albums that powerfully reinvigorate her intimate memoir.
Maria Bauer, 2012
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Germantown, Mount Airy and Chestnut Hill
Covering the period from Colonial times to the twentieth century, these images tell in sharp detail the story of the region founded by German-speaking settlers in 1683.
Judith Callard, 2000
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Black in Selma: The Uncommon Life of J. L. Chestnut, Jr.
The only black attorney in Selma, Alabama, during 1965 recounts his participation in the civil rights movement and his fight since the 1960s against segregation and prejudice. Reissue.
J. L. Chestnut, Jr., Julia Cass, 2007
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The Chestnut King: Book 3 of the 100 Cupboards
N. D. Wilson concludes a remarkable, worlds-spanning journey that began with one boy and one hundred avenues to adventure. From the Hardcover edition.
N. D. Wilson, 2010
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Chestnut Hill
Chestnut Hill, in northwest Philadelphia, is one of America's most beautiful urban villages thanks to the fusion of a magnificent physical setting, notable architecture, historic preservation, and careful planning.
Thomas H. Keels, Elizabeth Farmer Jarvis, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CHESTNUT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term chestnut is used in the context of the following news items.
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Draw Deer in and Keep Them Looking for More with Chestnut Rage …
New Roads, LA -(AmmoLand.com)- Before blight wiped them out in the early 1900s, the American chestnut was the hands-down favorite food ... «AmmoLand Shooting Sports News, Jul 15»
2
Morris Chestnut Excited to Play a 'Fun Character' in His First …
In just two short months, Morris Chestnut will make his leading primetime debut in FOX's new medical drama “Rosewood.” The actor — who ... «Essence.com, Jul 15»
3
Get your spokes spinning for Chestnut Tree
The launch of our Chestnut Sussex 100 bike ride last year was a huge success for Chestnut's cycling programme; raising over £35,000 from ... «Hastings and St. Leonards Observer, Jul 15»
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Chestnut Street closed between Stanley and Tay starting Thursday
Beginning Thursday, The Rock River Water Reclamation District will close Chestnut Street between Stanley Street and Tay Street for sewer ... «WREX-TV, Jul 15»
5
Commentary RFRA, chestnut horses and horse chestnuts
INDIANAPOLIS — By coincidence, I was at a national convention of newspaper columnists just a few days before Gov. Mike Pence announced ... «Times-Mail, Jul 15»
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Matt Stonie tops Joey Chestnut in hot dog eating contest | Life , Health
Joey Chestnut won this year's worldwide Federation of Competitive Eating event, Eating 54 hot dogs, while his biggest rival Takeru Kobayashi ... «Celebrity Cafe - Entertainment News, Jul 15»
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TD Bank in Chestnut Hill robbed
CHESTNUT HILL >> Philadelphia police are asking the public's assistance in finding four young men in connection to a bank robbery June 30. «Montgomery Newspapers, Jul 15»
8
In Chestnut Hill, 'mall' is a four-letter word
What do you call a cluster of stores located inside a large building? If you guessed “mall,” you're right. Unless, of course, you're in Chestnut Hill, ... «Boston.com, Jul 15»
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Scratch Biscuits Ready to Debut on Chestnut Street
Scratch Biscuits, the new Southern fast-casual spot from Supper's Mitch Prensky, is set to open bright and early at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7. «Eater, Jul 15»
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Historically fresh: New director of McKinney's Chestnut Square aims …
Prairie Adventure Camp participants learn about historic Collin County life inside the Wilmeth Schoolhouse at Chestnut Square Historic Village ... «Star Local Media, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Chestnut [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/chestnut>. May 2024 ».
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