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pignut

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪɡnʌt/

The English word “pignut” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The edible tuber of Conopodium majus, native to western Europe.
  2. Any of various types of hickory or their fruits; a hognut.
  3. Simmondsia chinensis, jojoba.
  4. Pelleted food for pigs.

Etymology

From pig + nut.

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