Walnut

/ˈwɔːlnʌt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A round, hard-shelled nut that grows on trees of the genus Juglans; the edible kernel of this nut is often used in cooking and baking.

She added chopped walnut to the salad for extra crunch and flavor.

The tree that produces walnuts, known for its hard wood and valuable timber.

The walnut tree in the backyard provides shade and delicious nuts every autumn.

The edible seed of the walnut tree, which is rich in healthy fats and omega-3 fatty acids.

He enjoys snacking on raw walnut because it is nutritious and filling.

Middle English 'walnut', from Old English 'wealhhnutu' (foreign nut) from 'wealh' (foreigner) and 'hnutu' (nut).

walnut oil

Oil derived from walnuts, used in cooking and salad dressings.

walnut shell

The hard outer shell of a walnut, often used in crafts.

walnut grove

An area where walnut trees are grown.

pecan

A type of nut similar to a walnut, from the pecan tree.

hazelnut

A round nut from the hazel tree, often found in chocolates.

chestnut

A nut that grows inside a spiky shell, popular in cooking.

Someone who is perceived as silly or inept.

Don't be such a walnut during the meeting!

A term for someone who is soft or not particularly tough.

He cried at the movie; he's such a walnut.