1chest·nut 
/ˈtʃɛsˌnʌt/ noun
plural chest·nuts /ˈtʃɛsˌnʌt/ noun 1 a [count] : a type of tree that produces large, sweet nuts that can be eaten —called also chestnut tree
b [count] : the nut of a chestnut tree
▪ roasted chestnuts — see picture at nut
c [noncount] : the wood of a chestnut tree — see also horse chestnut, water chestnut 2 [count] : a brown or reddish-brown horse
b [count] : the nut of a chestnut tree
▪ roasted chestnuts — see picture at nut
c [noncount] : the wood of a chestnut tree — see also horse chestnut, water chestnut
