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In the form of the seed of an oak tree.

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Usage examples (16)
  • There are also hachiya persimmons, acorn-shaped and nearly inedible unless squishy-ripe.
  • Ice Age 2: The Meltdown "Frosted multi-grain ice cube-shaped cereal with acorn-shaped marshmallows."
  • Chickpeas garbanzo beans: These are acorn-shaped, golden, and nutty tasting, with a slightly grainy texture.
  • The acorn-shaped cutout I made in the center for a vent was off center and stretched so it looked like a lopsided circle.
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