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Definition of juglans

juglans

/ˈdʒuːɡ.lænz/
ju · glans
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juglans Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A genus of deciduous trees and shrubs in the family Juglandaceae, commonly known as walnuts, characterized by pinnate leaves, aromatic foliage, and large, hard-shelled nuts.

Example

"The black walnut, scientifically classified under the genus Juglans, is highly valued by woodworkers for its dark, durable timber."

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• Nearby Words

juba
jucar
jug
juglans
juice
jujube
julii corydoras

Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'juglans' (walnut), which is a contraction of 'Jovis glans', literally meaning 'Jupiter's nut' or 'Jupiter's acorn'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Juglans. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/juglans
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