1
a
: a small nut
b
: a small fruit similar to a nut
2
: the stone of a drupelet
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The samaras, on the other hand are more often referred to as nutlets or fruits.
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Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 31 Aug. 2023
Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 31 Aug. 2023
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“Nutlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutlet. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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nutlet
noun
nut·let
ˈnət-lət 
: a small nut
also
: a small fruit similar to a nut
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