noix

/nwɑ̃/

Definitions

1. noun

a nut, especially a walnut

“The chef used noix in her delicious salad.”

2. noun

a small, oval-shaped piece of a nut, used as a confectionery or used in cooking

“The French pastry was made with noix and sugar.”

3. noun

a game in which players take turns to remove a noix from a pile, the player who removes the last noix winning

“The children played noix at the park.”

Synonyms

  • nut
  • walnut

Antonyms

  • seed