walnut
n. · adj.-
1 the nut (n.) B1 Intermediate Cookingan edible nut with a hard, wrinkled shell and a brain-like shape inside.
the edible seed of any tree of the genus Juglans, typically referring to the common English or black walnut.
ExampleShe added chopped walnuts to the salad for a bit of crunch.
ExampleThe recipe calls for toasted walnuts to enhance the earthy flavour of the roasted beetroot and goat cheese salad.
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2 the wood (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatethe dark, strong wood from a walnut tree, often used for furniture.
the hard, dark-coloured timber of the walnut tree, valued for its grain and durability in fine woodworking.
ExampleThe old desk was made of solid walnut and felt very heavy.
ExampleThe artisan selected a piece of seasoned walnut for the tabletop, highlighting the natural swirls of the grain in the final polish.
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3 the colour (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatea dark brown colour like the wood of a walnut tree.
a rich, dark brown hue resembling the natural colour of walnut timber.
ExampleThe leather seats were a deep walnut that matched the car's interior.
ExampleThe designer recommended painting the study in a warm walnut to create a more studious and traditional atmosphere.
- dark brown
- chestnut
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4 colour description (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediatehaving a dark brown colour.
possessing a dark brown colour characteristic of walnut wood.
ExampleHe wore a pair of walnut boots with his blue jeans.
ExampleThe cabinetry featured walnut finishes that contrasted elegantly with the white marble countertops.
From Middle English walnote, walnutte, walnotte, from Old English wealhhnutu (“walnut”, literally “foreign nut”), from Proto-Germanic walhaz (“foreigner”) + hnuts (“nut”). Cognate with Dutch walnoot, German Walnuss, Swedish valnöt, Icelandic valhneta. Compare more recent term Welsh onion, which also uses Welsh to mean “foreign”.