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castanea dentata

 

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Noun castanea dentata has 1 sense
  1. American chestnut, American sweet chestnut, Castanea dentata - large tree found from Maine to Alabama
    --1 is a kind of chestnut, chestnut tree
    --1 is a member of Castanea, genus Castanea

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Castanea dentata

Definition: Castanea dentata, commonly known as the American chestnut, is a large deciduous tree native to eastern North America.

Sense 1 (Noun - Plant): A species of tree of the Fagaceae family, valued for its timber and edible nuts.

Example Sentence: The Castanea dentata tree once dominated the forests of the eastern United States.

Sense 2 (Adjective - Color): A rich, dark brown color resembling the wood of the American chestnut.

Example Sentence: She painted her room in a warm Castanea dentata shade, giving it a cozy feel.

Sense 3 (Adjective - Cultural): Relating to or originating from the American chestnut.

Example Sentence: The Castanea dentata festival celebrates the heritage and significance of the American chestnut tree.

Sense 4 (Noun - Medicine): The powdered bark or wood of the American chestnut used in traditional medicine.

Example Sentence: Some herbal remedies contain extracts of Castanea dentata for its purported healing properties.

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