African Walnut

Pronunciation: /ˈæfrɪkən ˈwɔːlnət/

Definitions of African walnut

noun African walnut - a type of walnut tree native to Africa, known for its edible nuts

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat African walnut because it is tasty.

A2 African walnut is a popular ingredient in traditional African cuisine.

B1 The African walnut tree produces nuts that are rich in nutrients.

B2 African walnut is known for its distinct flavor and texture.

C1 The cultivation of African walnut trees requires specific climate conditions.

C2 African walnut is often used in gourmet dishes for its unique taste profile.

Examples of African walnut in a Sentence

formal The African walnut, scientifically known as Coula edulis, is a tree species native to tropical Africa.

informal I love snacking on African walnuts, they're so tasty!

slang Have you tried those African walnuts? They're bomb!

figurative The African walnut symbolizes resilience and strength in many African cultures.

Grammatical Forms of African walnut

• plural: African walnuts
• comparative: more African walnut
• superlative: most African walnut
• present tense: African walnut
• future tense: will be African walnut
• perfect tense: has been African walnut
• continuous tense: is being African walnut
• singular: African walnut
• positive degree: African walnut
• infinitive: to African walnut
• gerund: African walnutting
• participle: African walnutted

Origin and Evolution of African walnut

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'African walnut' likely originated from the resemblance of the nut to the traditional walnut, but it is native to Africa.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the nut of a specific tree species native to Africa, the term 'African walnut' has evolved to also refer to a type of wood from the same tree used in furniture making.