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Nut

usgb/nʌt/Volume
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Plant Origin

Remember 'nut' refers to fruits with hard shells, often from trees like almonds or cashews.

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Almonds are actually seeds of the fruit of the almond tree, but they are commonly called nuts.
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Culinary Use

'Nut' can be used to describe edible seeds used in cooking and baking, like peanuts in pad thai.

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She topped the sundae with a sprinkle of chopped nuts.
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Nut Allergies

Some people are allergic to nuts, so it's important in food contexts to specify if something contains nuts.

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Make sure the cookies are nut-free since James has a nut allergy.
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