conkers
pronunciation
How to pronounce conkers in British English:
UK ['kɒŋkəz]
How to pronounce conkers in American English:
US ['kɒŋkəz]
Word Origin
- conkers (n.)
- "child's game played with horse chestnuts," originally with snail shells, 1847, probably a variant of conquer. The goal was to break the other player's item by hitting it with yours.
Example
- 1. Players take turns hitting their opponent 's conker until one of the conkers is destroyed .
- 2. Horse chestnut the medicinal qualities of their conkers , leaves and bark soothe varicose veins .