noun. North American walnut tree having light-brown wood and edible nuts; source of a light-brown dye.
noun. oily egg-shaped nut of an American tree of the walnut family.
1. Noun, singular or mass Peel the butternut squash if you want to cook and serve it in pieces. 2. Adjective Versatile, substantial and nutritious, butternut squash is at its prime from early autumn through late winter and can serve as an entree or a side dish.
