nutgall

noun

nut·​gall ˈnət-ˌgȯl How to pronounce nutgall (audio)
: a gall that resembles a nut
especially : such a gall produced on oaks

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nutgall was in the 15th century

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“Nutgall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutgall. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

nutgall

noun
nut·​gall ˈnət-ˌgȯl How to pronounce nutgall (audio)
: a gall that resembles a nut
especially : a gall produced on an oak (especially Quercus infectoria) and used as a source of tannic acid
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