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Definition of breadnut
breadnut
/ˈbrɛd.nʌt/
bread · nut
Plural:breadnuts
breadnut Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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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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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Breadnut. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/breadnut