buckeye

/ˈbʌkaɪ/noun
High SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

Any of several species of trees of the genus Aesculus.

2

Aesculus hippocastanum (horse chestnut).

3

Any of several species of the related Mexican buckeye (genus Ungnadia).

4

Seed or fruit of these plants.

5

A native or resident of the American state of Ohio.

6

Any of species Junonia coenia of butterflies; a common buckeye.

7

A confection made from peanut butter fudge partially dipped in chocolate to leave a circle of peanut butter visible, supposed to resemble the nut of the Ohio buckeye tree.

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