Flügelnuss — meaning in English

English meaning

• samara noun A dry, winged fruit that does not split open, found on trees such as the ash, elm, and maple.
• wingnut noun A deciduous tree of the genus Pterocarya native to Asia.

Senses

Flügelnuss is used for these senses in English:

• samara The winged indehiscent fruit of trees such as the ash, elm or maple.
• wingnut A deciduous tree of the genus Pterocarya native to Asia.

wingnut — full definition

1. noun A deciduous tree of the genus Pterocarya native to Asia.
2. noun A person who is or seems odd, eccentric, or crazy; especially, someone with bizarre or extreme political views.
3. noun A member of the air force (in a town that hosts a USAF installation).
4. noun A person with large ears.

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