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walnut
[ wawl-nuht, -nuht ]
noun
- the edible nut of trees of the genus Juglans, of the North Temperate Zone. Compare walnut family.
- the tree itself.
- the wood of such a tree.
- Northeastern U.S. the hickory nut.
- any of various fruits or trees resembling the walnut.
- a somewhat reddish shade of brown, as that of the heartwood of the black walnut tree.
walnut
/ ˈɔːˌʌ /
noun
- any juglandaceous deciduous tree of the genus Juglans, of America, SE Europe, and Asia, esp J. regia, which is native to W Asia but introduced elsewhere. They have aromatic leaves and flowers in catkins and are grown for their edible nuts and for their wood
- the nut of any of these trees, having a wrinkled two-lobed seed and a hard wrinkled shell
- the wood of any of these trees, used in making furniture, panelling, etc
- a light yellowish-brown colour
adjective
- made from the wood of a walnut tree
a walnut table
- of the colour walnut
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of walnut1
Example Sentences
I grind a handful of walnuts, pecans or pistachios into the dry ingredients, which adds richness and structure without overwhelming the cake.
The situation was bad enough during Trump’s first term, she said, when the adoption of U.S. tariffs in 2018 prompted China to retaliate, bringing losses for growers of almonds, walnuts and other crops.
Pairing it with bright, punchy ingredients like grassy, celery-flavored vinegar; smooth walnut oil; sweet, chewy golden raisins; and clean, crisp cucumber creates an exploration of flavors, textures, consistencies and temperatures.
Woodland was known for its stately Victorian homes; Winters for its picturesque downtown and miles of walnut orchards, velvet green against the purple Vaca Mountains; and Davis for its bustling University of California campus.
Pecans add crunch and texture to soups, walnuts liven up pasta dishes and Marcona almonds bring a buttery, salty note to verdant salads.
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