white walnut

noun

1. butternut ( def 1 ).

white walnut

noun

1. another name for butternut butternut butternut butternut

Word History and Origins

Origin of white walnut¹

An Americanism dating back to 1735–45

Example Sentences

One time I collected 300 bushels of black and white walnuts.”

From Washington Times

THE butternut, sometimes called the white walnut, is a smaller tree than the black walnut, although it may reach a height of 70 feet and a diameter of 3 feet.

From Project Gutenberg

Grandfather also used 'butter nut root', some call it white walnut.

From Project Gutenberg

They also used sumac berries and white walnut bark to color.

From Project Gutenberg

Walnut Pickle: Gather white walnuts in June—they must be tender enough to cut with the finger nail.

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