Nodier (en. Nod)

/nɔ.dje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Definition: Tree that produces nuts.
Example Sentence: The nodier is often planted in orchards for its fruits.
Le nodier est souvent planté dans les vergers pour ses fruits.
Definition: Common name of a tree from the walnut family.
Example Sentence: Nodiers can be found in temperate zones.
On peut trouver des nodiers dans les zones tempérées.

Etymology

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'nucaria', derived from 'nux', which means nut.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Common Phrase: A nodier in bloom
Common Phrase Meaning: A nodier that has flowers, a sign of a good harvest to come.
Un nodier en fleurs
Common Phrase: The nuts of the nodier
Common Phrase Meaning: The edible fruits produced by this tree.
Les noix du nodier

Related Words

Related Word: nut
Related Word Description: Edible fruit of the nodier.
noix
Related Word: walnut
Related Word Description: Tree that produces nuts.
noyer
Related Word: hazelnut
Related Word Description: Small edible fruit from the hazel tree.
noisette

Slang Meanings

Slang Meaning: Term used to refer to something complex.
Slang Example: This situation is a real nodier.
Cette situation est un véritable nodier.