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

Example:
The children collected buckeye nuts in the park.
The buckeye tree is native to Ohio.
2.

a native or inhabitant of Ohio (the Buckeye State)

Example:
As a proud Buckeye, he always supports Ohio State sports teams.
Many Buckeyes travel to Florida for winter.