hazelnut

[hey-zuhl-nuht]

noun

1. the nut of the hazel; filbert.

hazelnut

/ ˈheɪzəlˌnʌt /

noun

1. Also called: filbert.  cobnut.  cob. the nut of a hazel shrub, having a smooth shiny hard shell

Word History and Origins

Origin of hazelnut¹

before 900; Middle English haselnote, Old English hæselhnutu. See hazel, nut

Example Sentences

Rachel Williams' son, Jacob, is allergic to peanuts, hazelnuts and almonds.

From BBC

Other favorites include macadamia nuts, hazelnuts and pistachios — my dad’s favorite.

From Salon

At this point, spread your hazelnuts out on a sheet pan and add to oven.

From Salon

Through previous projects, Armstrong became aware of oral traditions that told of how ancient humans cultivated beaked hazelnut.

From Science Daily

Today, their hazelnut coffee and cold brews have become a favourite of many.

From BBC