Walnut ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Walnut ( noun )

1. The nut of any of various trees of the genus Juglans, especially J. regia, which have a hard, dark-brown shell and a rich, edible kernel.
2. The tree that bears such nuts.

Origin:

Old english wealhhnutu, from wealh "foreigner, celt" (because the nut was introduced to england by the celts) + nutu.

Examples:

1. I love to eat walnuts.
2. The walnut tree in the backyard is producing a lot of nuts this year.
3. Walnut is a hardwood that is often used for furniture making.
4. Walnut is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids.
5. Walnut shells are used as a natural abrasive in some cleaning products.

(As a verb)

Walnut ( verb )

1. The nut of any of various trees of the genus Juglans, especially J. regia, which have a hard, dark-brown shell and a rich, edible kernel.
2. The tree that bears such nuts.

Origin:

Old english wealhhnutu, from wealh "foreigner, celt" (because the nut was introduced to england by the celts) + nutu.

Examples:

1. I love to eat walnuts.
2. The walnut tree in the backyard is producing a lot of nuts this year.
3. Walnut is a hardwood that is often used for furniture making.
4. Walnut is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids.
5. Walnut shells are used as a natural abrasive in some cleaning products.