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The rich, high-quality chocolate has a smooth texture, whether it’s paired with an almond and hazelnut praline or a dark chocolate ganache with passionfruit pulp.—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026 Flavors include vanilla, caramel and hazelnut, each with 20 grams of protein.—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026 The plant produces delicious hazelnuts encased in leafy husks, with male catkins that appear in late winter and early spring.—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026 This seven-ingredient salad uses Brussels sprouts as a base, then tops them with bacon, hazelnuts, and a tangy vinaigrette.—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hazelnut
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First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of hazelnut was
before the 12th century