Meaning of the word "Brazil nut" in English

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Brazil nut

US /brəˈzɪl nʌt/
UK /brəˈzɪl nʌt/
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Noun

1.

the large, three-sided, edible seed of a South American forest tree, growing in a hard shell in clusters of 12–24.

Example:
She cracked open a Brazil nut and ate the creamy kernel.
Brazil nuts are a good source of selenium.
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