Meaning of the word buckeye in English
What does buckeye mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
buckeye
US /ˈbʌk.aɪ/
UK /ˈbʌk.aɪ/
Noun
1.
a North American tree of the horse chestnut family, having large leaves and shiny brown nuts
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The children collected buckeye nuts in the park.
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The buckeye tree is native to Ohio.
2.
a native or inhabitant of Ohio (the Buckeye State)
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As a proud Buckeye, he always supports Ohio State sports teams.
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Many Buckeyes travel to Florida for winter.