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chinquapin, an evergreen broadleaf tree in the beech family
An evergreen broadleaf tree (genus Castanopsis) common in warmer parts of Japan, valued for shade, its dense wood, and its small edible nuts.
An evergreen broadleaf tree common in shrine groves and warm-climate forests across western and southern Japan. Its small acorn-like nuts, unlike most acorns, can be eaten roasted without the usual bitterness.