Note: In some parts of America, especially in New England,
the name walnut is given to several species of hickory
(Carya), and their fruit.
Ash-leaved walnut, a tree (Juglans fraxinifolia), native
in Transcaucasia.
Black walnut, a North American tree (J. nigra) valuable
for its purplish brown wood, which is extensively used in
cabinetwork and for gunstocks. The nuts are thick-shelled,
and nearly globular.
English, or European, walnut, a tree (J. regia),
native of Asia from the Caucasus to Japan, valuable for
its timber and for its excellent nuts, which are also
called Madeira nuts.
Walnut brown, a deep warm brown color, like that of the
heartwood of the black walnut.
Walnut oil, oil extracted from walnut meats. It is used in
cooking, making soap, etc.
White walnut, a North American tree (J. cinerea), bearing
long, oval, thick-shelled, oily nuts, commonly called
butternuts. See Butternut.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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European \Eu`ro*pe"an\, a. [L. europeaus, Gr. ?, fr. Gr. ? (L.
europa.)]
Of or pertaining to Europe, or to its inhabitants.
On the European plan, having rooms to let, and leaving it
optional with guests whether they will take meals in the
house; -- said of hotels. [U. S.]
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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