acorn

/ˈækɔrn/

Definitions

1. noun

The nut of an oak tree, typically rounded and flat with a short stem.

“The squirrel carefully stored the acorn in its nest for the winter.”

2. noun

A symbol or emblem of strength, fertility, or fertility of the earth, often used as a decorative motif.

“The artist used an acorn as a motif in her sculpture to represent nature’s power.”

Synonyms

  • oak fruit
  • oak nut