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walnut

noun

wal·​nut ˈwȯl-(ˌ)nət How to pronounce walnut (audio)
1
a
: the furrowed nut of any of a genus (Juglans of the family Juglandaceae, the walnut family) of deciduous trees
especially : the large edible nut of an English walnut
b
: a tree that bears walnuts
c
: the wood of a walnut that is often used for cabinetmaking and veneers
2
: a moderate reddish brown

Example Sentences

The banana bread has walnuts in it. The recipe calls for a cup of chopped walnuts. a table made of walnut
Recent Examples on the Web Black walnut leaves, twigs, and especially the roots contain a natural substance called juglone that stunts the growth of many plants and may even kill them. Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2022 Brazilian walnut has an extremely high Janka score of 3,680, popular white oak has an average hardness of 1,360 and southern yellow pine is relatively soft with a Janka score of 870. Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 27 June 2022 The dark walnut wood finishes are a nod to classic Saville Row tailor shops, while the velvet wall paneling and leather banquettes are reminiscent of London’s private clubs. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 June 2022 The contoured walnut handle makes this model super comfortable while the twine cutter doubles as a bottle opener. Hugh Garvey, Sunset Magazine, 13 May 2022 The dining room table is a dark walnut with steel legs. Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2022 The project required the company to clear half an acre of trees — a third of which were valuable walnut. Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2022 The project required the company to clear half an acre of trees — a third of which were valuable walnut. Emily Opilo, baltimoresun.com, 12 Jan. 2022 Shamshiri and her team restored the original white-oak, cherry, and American-walnut paneling throughout the home to offset the gem tones with a sense of warm formality. Booth Moore, ELLE Decor, 17 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English walnot, from Old English wealhhnutu, literally, foreign nut, from Wealh Welshman, foreigner + hnutu nut — more at welsh, nut

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of walnut was before the 12th century

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