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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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

Butternut Sentence Examples

  • Among deciduous trees the state is noted for its sugar maples; birch and beech are common on the hills, and oaks, elm, hickory, ash, poplar, basswood, willow, chestnut and butternut on the less elevated areas.

  • Beech, black walnut, butternut, chestnut, catalpa, hemlock and tamarack trees are also common.

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

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

  • Scatter the roasted butternut squash on top and sprinkle with toasted pine nut kernels and the remaining Parmesan.

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Words Starting With

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Words Ending With

TUTNUT

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