Black Walnut Tree (Noun)
Meaning
North American walnut tree with hard dark wood and edible nut.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The park's old black walnut tree provided shade for picnickers and children playing tag around its massive trunk.
- The furniture maker sought out the dense hardwood of the black walnut tree for crafting beautiful cabinets and tables.
- Hikers passed by the giant black walnut tree as they climbed to the summit, noting the fruit ripening in its upper branches.
- Nut lovers coveted the edible and highly prized fruit of the eastern black walnut tree for snacking and baking.
- Homeowners trimmed their lawn around the solitary black walnut tree in the center, allowing sunlight to reach the spreading roots beneath the soil.