spanish chestnut

• Veralteter britischer Slang-Ausdruck für einen abgedroschenen Witz oder eine alte Geschichte, die so oft wiederholt wurde, dass sie langweilig und vorhersehbar geworden ist.

An old-fashioned British slang term for a stale, overused joke or story that has been repeated so often it has become tiresome and predictable.

1. A type of treeB1formal

   A large deciduous tree (Castanea sativa) native to Southern Europe and Asia Minor, known for its edible nuts.

   Esskastanie

   • The Spanish chestnut tree in our garden is over a hundred years old.
   • Spanish chestnuts are often roasted and sold in winter markets.
   • The wood of the Spanish chestnut is durable and used for furniture.

2. The edible nutA2formal

   The sweet, edible nut produced by the Spanish chestnut tree, often eaten roasted or boiled.

   Essbare Kastanie

   • We bought a bag of Spanish chestnuts from the farmer's market.
   • Roasted Spanish chestnuts are a popular street food in autumn.
   • She added chopped Spanish chestnuts to the stuffing for extra flavor.