nutwood

[ nuht-woo d ]

/ ˈnʌtˌwʊd /

any of various nutbearing trees, as the hickory or walnut.

the wood of such a tree.

Origin of nutwood

An Americanism dating back to 1650–60; nut + wood¹

"I spent the night at Nutwood, making a last search for the letter," she said.

An American Suffragette |Isaac N. Stevens
In after years Noel Herriott often recalled that afternoon spent at Nutwood.

A Speckled Bird |Augusta J. Evans Wilson
If that is the best you can suggest, I shall just suit myself and call her Patricia of Nutwood.

A Speckled Bird |Augusta J. Evans Wilson
An hour afterward, in front of the post-office, the mail for Nutwood was brought to the trap.

A Speckled Bird |Augusta J. Evans Wilson

Gentlemen who composed the most fashionable club in Y—— gave an elaborate german to welcome the chatelaine of Nutwood.

A Speckled Bird |Augusta J. Evans Wilson

nutwood

/ (ˈnʌtˌwʊd) /

any of various nut-bearing trees, such as walnut

the wood of any of these trees