Buckeye Meaning in English
word
ˈbəˌkaɪ
BUH-ky
bˈʌkaɪ
buh-KY
Definition
A buckeye is a type of tree native to North America, known for its shiny brown seeds, and is also the nickname for people from Ohio, USA.
Usage & Nuances
Used as both a noun for the tree or seed and, in US culture, as a nickname for people from Ohio or for sports teams at Ohio State University ('The Buckeyes'). When referring to the candy, always specify 'buckeye candy.'
Spanish: castaño de Indias - buckeye (árbol de Ohio)Portuguese (BR): castanheira-da-índia - buckeye (árvore de Ohio)Portuguese (PT): castanheiro-da-índia - buckeye (árvore de Ohio)Chinese (Simplified): 七叶树 - buckeye（美国俄亥俄州树）Chinese (Traditional): 七葉樹 - buckeye（美國俄亥俄州樹）Hindi: बकआई - कस्तान (अमेरिकी पेड़)Arabic: كستناء الحصان - بكآي (شجرة أوهايو)Bengali: বাকআই গাছ - ওহাইওবাসী (উপনাম)Russian: буккай (дерево) - баккай (житель Огайо)Japanese: バッカイの木 - オハイオ州の人（あだ名）Vietnamese: cây buckeye - người bang Ohio (biệt danh)Korean: 버카이 나무 - 오하이오 사람(별칭)Turkish: buckeye ağacı - Ohayolu (lakap)Urdu: بکآئی درخت - اوہایو کے لوگ (عرف/لقب)Indonesian: pohon buckeye - orang Ohio (julukan)
Example Sentences
The buckeye tree has shiny brown seeds.
basic
People from Ohio are called Buckeyes.
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We found a buckeye on the ground in the park.
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Have you ever tried a homemade buckeye candy?
natural
My grandfather is a proud Buckeye—he never misses an Ohio State game.
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The leaves on the buckeye turn beautiful colors in the fall.
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