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black walnut

noun

  1. a tree, Juglans nigra, of North America, having pinnate leaves and dark-brown bark and bearing an edible nut covered by a thick green or brown husk.
  2. the nut of this tree.
  3. the wood of this tree, valued in furniture-making.

black walnut

noun

  1. a North American walnut tree, Juglans nigra , with hard dark wood and edible oily nuts
  2. the valuable wood of this tree, used for cabinet work
  3. the nut of this tree

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Word History and Origins

Origin of black walnut1

An Americanism dating back to 1605–15

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