Circassian walnut

noun

1. the hard, intricately grained wood of the English walnut.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Circassian walnut¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

Morgan’s private library is kitted out with three tiers of Circassian walnut bookshelves, under a vaulted ceiling painted with muses and zodiac signs.

From New York Times

Miss Stetson envisioned a structure to rival the Mother Church in Boston, and the building had gold chandeliers, marble floors and curved pews made of Circassian walnut.

From New York Times

The restaurant, which was described as having Botticino marble and Circassian walnut, was also the first Horn & Hardart in the metropolitan area to have waitress service, according to “Fresh Meadows.”

From New York Times

Veneers of the heartwood are largely used in furniture, sometimes as imitation mahogany or Circassian walnut.

From Project Gutenberg

I don’t see my pet Circassian walnut set or my dear comfy old window seat, with about a thousand, more or less, nice downy pillows.

From Project Gutenberg