nutlet

UK
/ˈnʌt.lət/
US
/ˈnʌt.lɪt/

Translations

nutletnoun
nutlets
pl
UK
/ˈnʌt.lət/
US
/ˈnʌt.lɪt/
The squirrel stored a nutlet in its nest.
Белка спрятала орешек в своем гнезде.
Additional translations
nutletadjective
UK
/ˈnʌtlɪt/
US
/ˈnʌtlɪt/
Used attributively before another noun in botanical or technical contexts (e.g., "nutlet stage").

Definitions

nutletnoun
A small nut, especially one that is part of a larger structure or cluster.
The botanist examined the nutlet to determine the species of the plant.
A small, hard, one-seeded fruit that does not split open at maturity, often found in certain plants like mint.
The mint plant produced several nutlets after flowering.
nutletadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a nutlet or nutlets.
The nutlet stage of fruit development is essential for seed dispersal.