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Definition of Persian walnut
1. Noun. Eurasian walnut valued for its large edible nut and its hard richly figured wood; widely cultivated.
Member holonyms: English Walnut
Group relationships: Genus Juglans, Juglans
Generic synonyms: Walnut, Walnut Tree
Lexicographical Neighbors of Persian Walnut
Literary usage of Persian walnut
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Journal of Heredity by American Genetic Association (1916)
"Smith: The Persian walnut with them that he planted one hundred more, seedlings
from a nursery, foolishly thinking them all much alike. ..."
2. Annual Report by Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station (1907)
"In the third county of Western Maryland about 75 Persian walnut trees were reported
and most of them are doing well without ..."
3. Report by American Genetic Association (1907)
"The Persian walnut grows to some extent in the East, but it is not hardy and it
is everywhere subject more or less to crop destruction and even tree ..."
4. Successful Farming; a Ready Reference on All Phases of Agriculture for by Frank Duane Gardner (1916)
"... 6 to 8 years from the time of setting the trees; with Persian walnut trees in
from 8 to 10 years; and with southern pecans in from 10 to 12 years. ..."
5. Cyclopedia of American Horticulture: Comprising Suggestions for Cultivation by Liberty Hyde Bailey, Wilhelm Miller (1901)
"The Persian walnut, J. regia, which has long been called English walnut and by
several ... —On the Pacific coast the Persian walnut is a great success. ..."
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