Meaning of the word "water chestnut" in English
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water chestnut
US /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ ˌtʃes.nʌt/
UK /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ ˌtʃes.nʌt/
Noun
1.
the crisp, white, edible tuber of an aquatic plant, used in Asian cooking
Example:
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I love the crunch of water chestnuts in stir-fries.
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The recipe calls for sliced water chestnuts.
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