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Water Chestnut

noun

/ˈwɔː.tər ˈtʃes.nʌt/

Meaning

aquatic plant with edible white crisp tubers

Water chestnuts add a nice crunch to stir-fry dishes.

Chinese water chestnut

water chestnut flour, sliced water chestnuts, fresh water chestnuts

The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

the internal organs and entrails of an animal used as food; waste parts

the most important or decisive point of an issue

the place believed to be the home of God and the afterlife of the good; a state of extreme happiness

A firm that acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, often charging a fee.

a large cold pool in ancient Roman baths used for cooling off after hot baths