butternut

• Существительное, обозначающее североамериканское ореховое дерево, ценящееся за свою светло-коричневую древесину и съедобные орехи, которые также являются источником светло-коричневого красителя.

A noun referring to a North American walnut tree valued for its light-brown wood and edible nuts, which are also a source of a light-brown dye.

1. B2formalamerican

   A North American walnut tree (Juglans cinerea) valued for its light-brown wood and edible nuts; also a source of a light-brown dye.

   Орех серый

   • The butternut tree in the backyard produces many nuts each fall.
   • Craftsmen prize butternut wood for its beautiful grain and workability.
   • Historically, butternut bark was used to produce a light-brown dye.

2. B2formalamericanculinary

   The oily, egg-shaped nut of the butternut tree, which is edible and has a rich, buttery flavor.

   Орех

   • She added chopped butternuts to the cookie dough for extra flavor.
   • The butternut's rich taste makes it a popular ingredient in baked goods.
   • Harvesting butternuts requires patience as the shells are quite hard.