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butternut Definition

☆ but·ter·nut (-nut′)

noun

  1. the white walnut tree (Juglans cinerea) of E North America, with compound leaves and hard-shell nuts
  2. its wood, often used in place of the heavier black walnut
    1. its edible, oily nut
    2. the souari nut

  4. Etymology: from the soldiers' homespun clothing, dyed brown with butternut bark dye

    Slang a soldier or supporter of the Confederacy

butternut Usage Examples

Converse of object

include: Varieties include butternut, acorn, spaghetti, delicata, sweet dumpling, turban, and of course the mighty pumpkin.

Modifies a noun

  • squash: The only obscure thing here might be the butternut squash on the table.
  • risotto: The program is: Week 1 The most amazing butternut pumpkin risotto plus other vegetable dishes.
  • soup: Then you'll go nuts for this butternut squash soup.
  • pumpkin: The program is: Week 1 The most amazing butternut pumpkin risotto plus other vegetable dishes.

Noun used with modifier

roast: She loves Thai food, roast chicken and roast butternut squash, paella and is partial to ice-cream.