Looking for the meaning of the word BUTTERNUT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BUTTERNUT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Butternut
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbʌtənʌt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a North American walnut tree which is cultivated as an ornamental and also for its quality timber.
Short Definition:North American walnut tree which is cultivated as ornamental
Definition:
a US Confederate soldier or supporter (so called because the fabric of the Confederate uniform was typically homespun and dyed with butternut extract).
Short Definition:Confederate soldier or supporter
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