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butternut \ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun Etymology: so called from the oil in the nut 1. a. : the sweet-flavored edible nut of an American tree (Juglans cinerea) that is distinguished from the black walnut by being ellipsoid and pointed b. : the tree that bears butternuts — called also white walnut; see tree illustration 2. : souari nut 3. a. (1) : coarse homespun cloth or jean of a brown color dyed with an extract from the butternut tree (2) butternuts plural : an outer garment (as trousers or overalls) made of this cloth b. slang : a soldier or partisan of the Confederacy during the Civil War |