Butternut Definition

bŭtər-nŭt
noun
The white walnut tree (Juglans cinerea) of E North America, with compound leaves and hard-shell nuts.
Webster's New World
Its wood, often used in place of the heavier black walnut.
Webster's New World
Its oily edible nut.
Webster's New World
The souari nut.
Webster's New World
A brownish dye obtained from the husks of the fruits of this tree.
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Other Word Forms of Butternut

Noun

Singular:
butternut
Plural:
butternuts

Origin of Butternut

  • After the color of the Confederate uniform.

    From Wiktionary

  • From the nut's oiliness

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • butter +‎ nut

    From Wiktionary

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