walnut
noun
the edible nut of trees of the genus Juglans, of the North Temperate Zone.
walnuts
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pluralof walnut.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Faizi said that the village, which once produced only apples and walnuts, now has cherry, pear, and peach trees, among others.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
She sat on the ground on a thin cushion fashioned from some clothes, with small sacks of cashews, almonds, raisins, walnuts and dried figs placed in front.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
About 70,000 tons of walnuts were on their way or about to be shipped to the region in the period leading up to and including Ramadan.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 29, 2026
There’s mast-o-khiar, a Persian side dish and dip that’s a mix of yogurt, cucumber, dried mint and walnuts.
From Salon ● Mar. 28, 2026
“Would you like a chocolate-chip cookie with walnuts in it?”
From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo
