1. botnim. This is judged to be the fruit of the pistachio tree (Pistacia vera). These nuts were among the good things sent to Joseph by his father. Genesis 43:11 .

2. egoz. The bride "went down into the garden of nuts." Song of Solomon 6:11 . This word is considered to refer to the walnut tree (Juglans regia). Josephus and others speak of the walnut tree growing in Palestine.