sweet chestnut

• Châtaigne comestible de l'arbre châtaignier (Castanea sativa), souvent grillée ou utilisée en cuisine. Désigne aussi l'arbre lui-même.

A type of edible nut from the sweet chestnut tree (Castanea sativa), commonly roasted or used in cooking. Also refers to the tree itself.

1. B1formal

   A large, edible nut from the sweet chestnut tree, often roasted or used in cooking.

   châtaigne comestible

   • We roasted sweet chestnuts over the fire.
   • Sweet chestnuts are a popular ingredient in stuffing.
   • She bought a bag of sweet chestnuts from the market.

2. Tree speciesB1formal

   A deciduous tree (Castanea sativa) that produces sweet chestnuts, native to Europe and Asia Minor.

   châtaignier

   • The sweet chestnut tree in our garden is over a hundred years old.
   • Sweet chestnut wood is often used for furniture.
   • The leaves of the sweet chestnut tree turn golden in autumn.