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English walnut

[ing-glish wawl-nuht, -nuht, ing-lish]

noun

  1. a walnut tree, Juglans regia.

  2. the large, wrinkled nut of Juglans regia, widely used in cooking.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of English walnut1

An Americanism dating back to 1765–75
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Example Sentences

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An English walnut tree dumps leaves on the yard affecting the quality of the soil.

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I then meandered back into town, past a stunning English walnut tree in front of the historical Captain’s House and a huge banner reading “Stronger Together.”

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Other British influences include a sweeping mahogany staircase, English walnut panels in the study, and ceiling molds and an antique fireplace taken from vintage homes in the United Kingdom.

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State officials confirmed recently that it holds the record for the largest English walnut in Utah.

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Utah State University Professor Mike Kuhns says its size surpasses the biggest English walnut tree in the state currently on record.

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