White Walnut (Noun)
Meaning
North American walnut tree having light-brown wood and edible nuts; source of a light-brown dye.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The white walnut tree, native to eastern North America, is prized for its delicious nuts and valuable timber.
- The furniture maker carefully selected a plank of white walnut to create a beautiful and durable table.
- In traditional medicine, the hulls of the white walnut were used to create a natural dye for fabric and other materials.
- White walnut wood is highly valued for its light-brown color and fine grain, making it ideal for crafting musical instruments.
- The forager's basket was filled with an assortment of wild edibles, including the rich and flavorful nuts of the white walnut tree.