english walnut

• Espécie de nogueira (Juglans regia) originária da Eurásia, ou a sua noz comestível, conhecida pela casca fina e sabor suave. Também chamada de nogueira-persa ou noz-persa.

A type of walnut tree (Juglans regia) native to Eurasia, or its edible nut, known for its mild flavor and thin shell. Also called Persian walnut.

1. Type of treeB1formal

   A large deciduous tree (Juglans regia) native to Central Asia and widely cultivated for its edible nuts and high-quality timber.

   Nogueira-comum

   • The English walnut tree in our garden produces many nuts each autumn.
   • English walnut wood is highly prized for making furniture.
   • Farmers in this region grow English walnut trees for their valuable harvest.

2. Edible nutA2formal

   The large, round, edible seed of the English walnut tree, with a hard, light-brown shell and a wrinkled kernel.

   Noz comestível

   • She added chopped English walnuts to the brownie batter.
   • English walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
   • He cracked open an English walnut and ate the kernel.