black walnut
nounDefinition of black walnut
: a walnut (Juglans nigra) of eastern North America with hard strong heavy dark brown wood and oily edible nuts
also
: its wood or nut
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Here, Jarvey and Suh flaunt a lengthy coffee menu that spans the prerequisite cappuccinos and lattes to signature coffees that meld Nitro cold brew with amenities like muddled mint and figgy pudding & black walnut bitters. — Georgann Yara, azcentral, "Combination of signature coffee drinks, cocktails and food keep Provision Coffee buzzing day to night," 18 Aug. 2019 The pest is also attracted to oaks, black walnuts and maples — high-value species for the timber industry. — Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, "‘This is going to be a bad one’: A new pest is causing quarantines in Va. and Pa.," 26 June 2019 Some of the specialties at the bar will include versions of the Old Fashioned, including one with black walnut bitters and brown sugar. — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Waterlin restaurant in the Falls' new Delta hotel is set to open in October," 20 Aug. 2019 Avoid the leaves of black walnut trees (Juglans nigra) or tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima), which can inhibit growth of plants and seeds. Don’t use grass or lawn clippings if the lawn was mowed when weeds were in seed. — oregonlive.com, "Pull unsightly weeds as they pop or desired garden plants will suffer," 13 July 2019 Made in Oregon, these gorgeous knives have reclaimed black walnut handles. — Elizabeth Karmel, The Seattle Times, "A dozen gifts for cooks and foodies," 4 Dec. 2018 Inside, the trailer features a black walnut skin that gives it a dark, cozy feel. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "Glamorous vintage camper is your midcentury dream home on wheels," 18 Oct. 2018 Many plants die when grown near black walnut trees. — Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com, "You may love the look of lush perennials, but too-close plants breed problems," 27 June 2018 The black walnut of the counter tops reads more like living-room furniture. — Margot Dougherty, WSJ, "A First-Time Homeowner Indulges a Love of Color," 10 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'black walnut.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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