Japanese walnut

noun

Definition of Japanese walnut

: a valuable Japanese nut tree (Juglans cordiformis ailanthifolia) that bears a heart-shaped nut and is used as a walnut stock because of its hardiness

— called also heartnut, Japan walnut

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