hazelnut

noun

ha·​zel·​nut ˈhā-zəl-ˌnət How to pronounce hazelnut (audio)
: the brown nut of a hazel

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Many of the ingredients, from the hazelnuts to the dairy, are sourced from the Normandy farm Frédéric runs with his wife and sister. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026 Espresso, chocolate milk, hazelnut syrup, and caramel drizzle come together in an iced mocha that can be topped with the Soft Top and a caramel drizzle. Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 9 Feb. 2026 The classic torte crust is a buttery base made using ground nuts, often almonds or hazelnuts, which is why Linzer cookie dough is typically a butter dough with nuts. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026 Inside were candied almonds and hazelnuts in coatings the colors of raspberries and coffee, basil and lemons. Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hazelnut

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First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hazelnut was before the 12th century

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“Hazelnut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hazelnut. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.

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hazelnut

noun
ha·​zel·​nut -ˌnət How to pronounce hazelnut (audio)
: the nut of a hazel

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