Definition of butternut
- 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.
- 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.