chinkapin

/ˈtʃɪŋkəpɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

Any of several species of deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs of the genus Castanopsis, native to eastern North America.

“The forest ranger noted the presence of a chinkapin tree in the newly acquired woodland reserve.”

Synonyms

  • chestnut
  • hickory

Antonyms

  • evergreen