Butternut
But´ter`nut`
| n. | 1. | (Bot.) An American tree (Juglans cinerea) of the Walnut family, and its edible fruit; - so called from the oil contained in the latter. Sometimes called |
| 2. | (Bot.) The nut of the Caryocar butyrosum and Caryocar nuciferum, of S. America; - called also |
| Noun | 1. |  butternut - North American walnut tree having light-brown wood and edible nuts; source of a light-brown dye |
| 2. | butternut - oily egg-shaped nut of an American tree of the walnut family |