The small triangular nut produced by beech trees, which is edible and was historically an important food source.
Compound of 'beech' and 'nut.' Beechnuts have been eaten for thousands of years across Europe and were especially important in medieval diets before becoming less common after the 16th century.
Beechnuts are nutritious and delicious, but they've been almost forgotten in modern cuisine—yet they're making a comeback as people rediscover heritage foods. A single beech tree can produce over 4 million nuts in a good year!
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