buckeye

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buckeye

any of various trees (genus Aesculus) of the horse-chestnut family with large capsules enclosing shiny brown seeds
the seed
[B-]Informal a person born or living in Ohio, called the Buckeye State

Origin of buckeye

buck + eye: from the appearance of the seed

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buckeye

noun

a. Any of several North American trees or shrubs of the genus Aesculus, having palmately compound leaves, erect panicles of white, yellow, or red flowers, and a leathery capsule containing one or more large seeds. All parts of the plant are poisonous.
b. The large shiny brown seed of any of these plants.
A nymphalid butterfly (Junonia coenia) of North America, having brownish wings with orange markings and conspicuous eyespots.
Buckeye A native or resident of Ohio.

Origin of buckeye

buck ¹ eye

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Noun

(plural Buckeyes)

A native or resident of the American state of Ohio.
A common name for the Junonia coenia butterfly.

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