: a tall South American tree (Bertholletia excelsa of the family Lecythidaceae) that bears large globular capsules each containing several closely packed roughly triangular oily edible nuts
also
: its nut
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However, limiting your intake of Brazil nuts is important to avoid consuming too much selenium.10
Pistachios are vibrant, green nuts with a satisfying crunch.
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Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 28 July 2025
Nuts and seeds, such as hemp seeds, chia seeds, Brazil nuts, almonds, cashews, and pumpkin seeds, are excellent options for boosting the magnesium content of your diet.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 July 2025
The discovery turned out to be a sword measuring over three feet in length, dating back between 1050 and 1150 A.D.
Pictures show the sword with a long crossguard and a pommel shaped like a Brazil nut, the museum noted.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2025
Red and white meat, fish, shellfish, eggs, and some nuts (Brazil nuts, in particular) are high in the essential amino acid.
—New Atlas, 2 July 2025
The lightweight lotion features a seven hyaluronic acid blend to hydrate all of the skin’s layers, Brazilian sugarcane for surface hydration and Brazil nut oil that’s loaded with vitamin E and omegas 3 and 6. $32, sephora.com
Flewd Fatigue Defeating Soak
Feeling tired?
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
The study also compared the mussels' radioactivity to Brazil nuts, which naturally absorb radiation from the soil.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, cashews, and Brazil nuts all have anti-stress properties, thanks to their combination of good fats, magnesium, B vitamins, and antioxidants.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 23 June 2025
The palate unfolds with a delightful balance of cooked pineapple, Brazil nut, and toffee.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 28 July 2025
Nuts and seeds, such as hemp seeds, chia seeds, Brazil nuts, almonds, cashews, and pumpkin seeds, are excellent options for boosting the magnesium content of your diet.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 July 2025
The discovery turned out to be a sword measuring over three feet in length, dating back between 1050 and 1150 A.D.
Pictures show the sword with a long crossguard and a pommel shaped like a Brazil nut, the museum noted.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2025
Red and white meat, fish, shellfish, eggs, and some nuts (Brazil nuts, in particular) are high in the essential amino acid.
—New Atlas, 2 July 2025
The lightweight lotion features a seven hyaluronic acid blend to hydrate all of the skin’s layers, Brazilian sugarcane for surface hydration and Brazil nut oil that’s loaded with vitamin E and omegas 3 and 6. $32, sephora.com
Flewd Fatigue Defeating Soak
Feeling tired?
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
The study also compared the mussels' radioactivity to Brazil nuts, which naturally absorb radiation from the soil.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, cashews, and Brazil nuts all have anti-stress properties, thanks to their combination of good fats, magnesium, B vitamins, and antioxidants.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 23 June 2025
The palate unfolds with a delightful balance of cooked pineapple, Brazil nut, and toffee.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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“Brazil nut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Brazil%20nut. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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Brazil nut
noun
Bra·zil nut
brə-ˌzil- 
: a large 3-sided oily edible nut that occurs packed inside the round fruit of a tall tree of tropical South America
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