white walnut
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of white walnut
An Americanism dating back to 1735–45
Example Sentences
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One time I collected 300 bushels of black and white walnuts.”
From Washington Times
THE butternut, sometimes called the white walnut, is a smaller tree than the black walnut, although it may reach a height of 70 feet and a diameter of 3 feet.
From Project Gutenberg
Grandfather also used 'butter nut root', some call it white walnut.
From Project Gutenberg
They also used sumac berries and white walnut bark to color.
From Project Gutenberg
Walnut Pickle: Gather white walnuts in June—they must be tender enough to cut with the finger nail.
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