Nut (botanical)
Definition
A hard, dry, indehiscent (non-splitting) fruit with a single seed, derived from a single ovary with a hardened pericarp (fruit wall). True botanical nuts include acorns, hazelnuts, and chestnuts. Many culinary 'nuts' (almonds, walnuts, cashews) are not true nuts.
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