CultureAugust 12, 2026
foxnut
FOKS-nut
Definition
The edible seed of the prickly water lily (Euryale ferox), often roasted and consumed as a nutritious snack.
Etymology
The term is a literal compound of 'fox' and 'nut', likely originating from a descriptive naming convention in English to distinguish the wild, prickly seed from other common nuts.
In the news
In the article, the foxnut is cited as a traditional agricultural product from the Mithila belt in Bihar; Patang focuses on its minimal processing to preserve its native texture and heritage.
Patang marks one year of reviving Indian regional culinary heritage
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