spanish chestnut

• Expression argotique britannique désuète pour une blague ou une histoire éculée, ressassée si souvent qu'elle en devient ennuyeuse et prévisible.

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.

   Châtaignier commun

   • 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.

   Châtaigne

   • 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.