It protects it's seed with the outer shell covering.
this is actually i difficult question to answer. Many say that this is a nut but when it comes down to it the chest"nut" is actually a seed. It qualifies as a seed more than a nut.
its a seed
Yes
A nut is a seed or fruit of a tree.
Nutmeg is the seed of the nutmeg tree.
Can people who have nut allergies use sunscreen with jojoba seed oil?
The seed of a plant is an embryonic plant that would grow into another specimen given time. It is protected by the plant's fruit. The nut is a kind of fruit and contains the seed.
No, it is not. Carbohydrates are derived from grains, whereas a poppy seed is a "seed" (like a "nut").
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A bay nut is a peppernut - the edible seed of a California bay laurel.
An areca nut is a seed of an areca palm, chewed as a mild stimulant, also known as a betel nut.