walnut
walnut Lexical Profile
walnut Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The large, wrinkled, edible seed of a deciduous tree, consisting of two halves contained within a hard, corrugated shell.
"She added toasted walnuts to the salad for extra crunch and a rich, earthy flavor."
A large deciduous tree of the genus Juglans, native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, which bears walnuts and produces highly valued timber.
"The ancient walnut in the backyard provided massive shade during the hot summer months."
The hard, dark brown wood of the walnut tree, highly prized for furniture, cabinetry, and carving.
"The antique dining table was crafted from solid walnut and featured intricate edge carvings."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'wealhhnutu', literally meaning 'foreign nut', derived from 'wealh' (foreign, Welsh) and 'hnutu' (nut). It was so named because the tree was introduced to northern Europe from Gaul and Italy, distinguishing it from native nuts like the hazel.
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