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