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black walnut Definition

☆ black walnut

noun

  1. a tall walnut tree (Juglans nigra) native to E North America
  2. its hard, heavy, dark-brown wood, used in making furniture, gunstocks, etc.
  3. its edible, oily nut

black walnut Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • American: American black walnut reappears here to underline the luxury of the finish.