Definition of CONKER

conker

Meanings

Plural: conkers

Noun

  • the inedible nutlike seed of the horse chestnut
  • A horse chestnut, used in the game of conkers.
  • Alternative form of kankar.

Origin / Etymology

From 19th-century dialect conker (“snail-shell”); the game of conkers was originally played using snail-shells; from conch + -er or a variant of conquer.

Synonyms

buckeye, cheggie, cobbler, horse chestnut, obblyonker

Scrabble Score: 12

conker is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
conker is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
conker is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

conker is a valid Words With Friends word