butterfly nut

noun

Etymology

From butterfly + nut.

  1. inherited from *hnuts
  2. inherited from *hnut
  3. inherited from hnutu
  4. inherited from note
  5. compounded as butterfly nut — “butterfly + nut

Definitions

  1. A nut with wing-like projections to provide leverage in turning with thumb and forefinger.

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