Walnut Family (Noun)
Meaning
Trees having usually edible nuts: butternuts; walnuts; hickories; pecans.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The walnut family includes several species of deciduous trees that are native to Asia and North America.
- Walnut family trees are characterized by their sturdy branches and edible nuts that are rich in protein and oil.
- Members of the walnut family, such as Juglans nigra, have large, compound leaves with a distinctive aroma.
- Some species within the walnut family have been cultivated for their timber and edible nuts, which are used in traditional medicine.
- Butternuts and walnuts are two of the most common types of trees in the walnut family, with walnuts being one of the most widely consumed edible nuts.