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Gall-nut

Definition: A round, hard, woody abnormal growth that forms on certain plants as a result of the reaction between plant hormones and insect feeding or oviposition.

1. Noun

Sense 1: A small, ovoid or round, woody tumor that develops on oak trees as a result of wasp larvae infestation.

Example sentence: The gall-nut found on the oak tree was highly sought after by local artisans for its use in making ink.

2. Noun

Sense 1: A hard, round, and astringent secretion produced by certain insects, especially gall wasps.

Example sentence: The herbalist used crushed gall-nuts to make a topical solution for treating skin irritations.

3. Noun

Sense 1: Any of various plant galls used in dyeing, tanning, or ink production.

Example sentence: The traditional black dye used in this fabric is derived from gall-nuts.

4. Noun

Sense 1: A crystalline or accretionary growth in plant tissue resulting from the stimulation by phytophagous insects or mites.

Example sentence: The researchers analyzed the composition of gall-nuts to understand the chemical changes in plant tissue caused by insect infestation.

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