persian walnut

• Gebräuchliche Bezeichnung für den Echten Walnussbaum (Juglans regia) oder dessen essbare Frucht, ursprünglich aus Persien (dem heutigen Iran) stammend, heute aber in vielen Regionen weit verbreitet angebaut.

A common name for the English walnut tree (Juglans regia) or its edible nut, originally native to Persia (modern-day Iran) but now widely cultivated in many regions.

1. B1formal

   A large, edible nut with a hard, round shell and a rich, oily flavor, also known as the English walnut.

   Echte Walnuss

   • She added chopped Persian walnuts to the salad for extra crunch.
   • Persian walnuts are often used in baking cakes and pastries.
   • The farmer harvested a large crop of Persian walnuts this autumn.

2. Tree speciesB2formal

   A deciduous tree (Juglans regia) native to Central Asia and the Himalayas, cultivated for its nuts and timber.

   Echte Walnuss

   • The Persian walnut tree can grow up to 25 meters tall.
   • Botanists study the Persian walnut for its genetic diversity.
   • The wood of the Persian walnut is highly valued for furniture making.