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hazelnut.

The fruit of the hazel, especially of species Corylus avellana, which is grown commercially.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈheɪzəlnʌt/Received-Pronunciation/ˈheɪzəlˌnʌt/General-American
  1. The fruit of the hazel, especially of species Corylus avellana, which is grown commercially.

  2. A light tan color inspired by the color of hazelnut.

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Where this word comes from

Equivalent to hazel + nut; from Middle English haselnote, from Old English hæselhnutu (“hazelnut”). Cognate with West Frisian hazzenút (“hazelnut”), Saterland Frisian Hoaselnuute (“hazelnut”), Dutch hazelnoot, German Haselnuss.

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