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buckeye

 

[ หˆbสŒkaษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

tree type

The buckeye is a common name for several species of trees in the genus Aesculus, particularly known for their distinctive seed pods and large, palmate leaves. These trees are native to North America and are often planted for ornamental purposes.

Synonyms

Aesculus, horse chestnut

Examples of usage

  • The Ohio buckeye is the state tree of Ohio.
  • Buckeye trees provide shade in large parks.
  • In autumn, the buckeye's leaves turn a bright yellow.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

In American sports, particularly college football, 'Buckeyes' refers to the athletic teams of Ohio State University. The nickname derives from the buckeye tree, which is often associated with Ohio.

Synonyms

OSU teams, Ohio State athletes

Examples of usage

  • The Ohio State Buckeyes won the national championship.
  • Fans wore buckeye-themed apparel during the game.
  • Buckeye spirit filled the stadium on game day.

Translations

Translations of the word "buckeye" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น buckeye

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเค•เค†เคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Buckeye

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ buckeye

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะบะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ buckeye

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒƒใ‚ซใ‚ค

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท buckeye

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ buckeye

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท buckeye

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒ…์•„์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงูƒุงูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ buckeye

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ buckeye

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅทดๅ‡ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ buckeye

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ buckeye

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตะบะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ™แƒแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ buckeye

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ buckeye

Etymology

The term 'buckeye' originally comes from the Native American term for the tree species, with its name derived from the shape of the seeds that resemble the eye of a deer, referred to as a 'buck.' The Aesculus genus was classified by Carl Linnaeus in the 18th century, and various species have been recognized since then. The buckeye tree has cultural significance, especially in Ohio, where it was designated as the state tree in 1953. It symbolizes strength and resilience. In the realm of athletics, the nickname 'Buckeyes' for Ohio State University teams emerged in the late 19th century, reflecting local pride and connection to the state tree. The term has since become iconic, representing not only the university's sports teams but also the spirit and identity of its students and alumni.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,728, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.