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Acorn

The nut of the oak tree, holding a single seed in a cup-shaped cap.

First in use: ancient / pre-modern
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Acorns (investing app)

An American fintech app that rounds up everyday purchases and invests the spare change.

First in use: c. 2012

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Mighty oaks from little acorns: the app invests your spare change.

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Acorn

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Acorns (investing app)

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