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Definition of breadnut

breadnut

/ˈbrɛd.nʌt/
bread · nut
Plural:breadnuts
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• noun

1

The edible fruit or starchy, chestnut-flavored seed of the maya nut tree (Brosimum alicastrum) or of a seeded variety of the breadfruit tree (Artocarpus camansi), native to tropical regions and widely boiled, roasted, or ground into flour.

Example

"The villagers roasted the harvested breadnuts over an open fire until the shells split open."

2

A large tropical evergreen tree of the mulberry family (Moraceae), specifically Brosimum alicastrum of tropical America or Artocarpus camansi of the Indo-Pacific and Caribbean, cultivated for its nutritious seeds and foliage.

Example

"Tall breadnut trees provided shade and an abundant source of food around the ancient Mayan settlement."

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• Nearby Words

breadline
breadmaker
breadmaking
breadnut
breadstick
breadth
breadwinner

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Breadnut. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/breadnut
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