What is another word for horse chestnuts?
Pronunciation: [hˈɔːs t͡ʃˈɛstnʌts] (IPA) 
Horse chestnuts are also known as buckeyes, conkers, or aesculus hippocastanum. Buckeyes are named after their shiny, brown nuts that resemble the eye of a deer or buck. Conkers come from the British game in which players use the shiny, hard nuts to compete. Aesculus hippocastanum is the scientific name for the tree species that produces horse chestnuts. These synonyms are useful for identifying the same tree or for cultural references. However, it's important to note that not all chestnuts are the same. Horse chestnuts should not be mistaken for edible chestnuts used in cooking, which belong to another tree species..
