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Description
Type: Noun (common)
Origin: Persian/Arabic influence. Used in Urdu for the edible nut walnut and its tree.
Walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and essential minerals. They are considered a “brain food” due to their resemblance to the human brain and their effect on memory and cognitive function.
Expanded Features:
Polarity: Neutral
Register: Common, everyday word
Pragmatic Sense: Refers to both the nut (edible seed) and the tree itself, often used in food, medicine, and cultural practices
Synonyms (Urdu): جوز، جوز بوا، اخروٹ کا درخت
Synonyms (English): nut, walnut kernel, walnut tree
Antonyms (Urdu): None in common usage
Antonyms (English): None in common usage
Key Nuances:
Refers to both the hard-shelled fruit and the tree
Symbolically connected to wisdom and brain health
Plays a role in traditional cuisine, medicine, and dry fruit culture
Usage Contexts:
Cooking and baking (walnut cake, walnut halwa)
Herbal medicine and nutrition
Agriculture and dry fruit trade
Example Sentences:
Urdu: میں نے کیک میں اخروٹ ڈالا ہے
English: I added walnut to the cake
Urdu: اخروٹ دماغ کے لئے فائدہ مند مانا جاتا ہے
English: Walnut is considered beneficial for the brain
Urdu: ہمارے باغ میں اخروٹ کا درخت ہے
English: There is a walnut tree in our garden
Cultural Insight: In regions like Kashmir, Gilgit, and northern Pakistan, اخروٹ is a prized dry fruit. It is exchanged as gifts during winter, used in sweets, and associated with health and hospitality.
Medical/Health Benefits (طبی فوائد):
Boosts memory and brain function
Reduces risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol
Supports weight management and digestion
Strengthens bones due to calcium and magnesium content
Contains antioxidants that help fight aging and inflammation
Related Terms:
خشک میوہ (khushk mewa): dry fruit
بادام (badam): almond
پستہ (pista): pistachio
کاجو (kaju): cashew