Butternut

Definition:

  • (n.) An American tree (Juglans cinerea) of the Walnut family, and its edible fruit; -- so called from the oil contained in the latter. Sometimes called oil nut and white walnut.
  • (n.) The nut of the Caryocar butyrosum and C. nuciferum, of S. America; -- called also Souari nut.

Compare butternut with other words:

bitternut vs. butternut

butternut vs. dye

butternut vs. nut

bark vs. butternut

butternut vs. wood

butternut vs. walnut

butter vs. butternut