hazelnut

noun

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

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Why isn’t the name of the flavor — gianduia — the name of its main ingredient, nocciola (hazelnut)? Francesco Pacifico, The Dial, 9 Dec. 2025 Flavors include chocolate orange, chocolate hazelnut, gingerbread, peppermint, pistachio, and vanilla. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025 Fill them with fresh fruit preserves, chocolate-hazelnut spread, or even frosting. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025 Bags may contain undeclared hazelnuts, which may result in severe reactions in individuals allergic to tree nuts. Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hazelnut

Word History

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 12 Dec. 2025.

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hazelnut

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

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