black walnut

American  

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.

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black walnut British  

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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Etymology

Origin of black walnut

An Americanism dating back to 1605–15

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