noot

Noot is the Dutch noun for the edible kernel of a fruit, i.e., the seed inside a shell. The plural form is noten. In culinary and agricultural contexts the word refers to nuts in general, while specific types often have their own names (for example, amandelen for almonds, walnoten for walnuts). The term also appears on food labels and in recipes to indicate nut ingredients.

Etymology and pronunciation: Noot derives from a Proto-Germanic root related to the English “nut” and the German “Nuss.” In Dutch it is pronounced roughly /noːt/, with a long “oo” sound and rhyming with “boot.”

Popular culture: "Noot noot" is the signature vocalization of Pingu, the penguin character from the stop-motion series Pingu. The catchphrase has become widely recognized in internet culture, and the term “noot” is sometimes used in captions and references to the character.

Other uses: In some language communities the form “Noot” appears as a surname or place name, but such uses are relatively rare and not tied to a single prominent entity. Overall, noot is primarily known as a Dutch word for the edible seed and as a cultural shorthand through the Pingu character.