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Nucules

Definition:

Nucules refers to the plural form of the noun "nucule," which is a small, hard-shelled fruit or seed enclosed in a husk or pericarp.

Senses:

1. A small, hard-shelled fruit or seed.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

In popular usage, nucules are commonly associated with various plants and trees, such as hazelnuts, acorns, or walnuts, which produce small, hard-shelled fruits or seeds.

Example sentence: The squirrels gathered and stored the nucules from the oak tree for winter.

Related products: Hazelnuts, Acorns, Walnuts

Local Usage:

In local agriculture, nucules are often specific to certain regions, where unique and native plant species produce their own distinct small, hard-shelled fruits or seeds.

Example sentence: The local farmers harvested the nucules from the wild shrubs to make traditional jams and preserves.

Related products: Wild Shrub Seeds, Traditional Jams