English walnut

[ ing-glish wawl-nuht, -nuht, ing-lish ]

noun

1. a walnut tree, Juglans regia.
2. the large, wrinkled nut of Juglans regia, widely used in cooking.

Word History and Origins

Origin of English walnut¹

An Americanism dating back to 1765–75

Example Sentences

An English walnut tree dumps leaves on the yard affecting the quality of the soil.

From Seattle Times

I then meandered back into town, past a stunning English walnut tree in front of the historical Captain’s House and a huge banner reading “Stronger Together.”

From Seattle Times

Other British influences include a sweeping mahogany staircase, English walnut panels in the study, and ceiling molds and an antique fireplace taken from vintage homes in the United Kingdom.

From Los Angeles Times

State officials confirmed recently that it holds the record for the largest English walnut in Utah.

From Washington Times

Utah State University Professor Mike Kuhns says its size surpasses the biggest English walnut tree in the state currently on record.

From Seattle Times