hazelnut

noun

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

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Chestnuts and hazelnuts are both great additions to seasonal recipes or your everyday snack rotation. Brandi Jones, Health, 16 Dec. 2025 Sliced almonds and crushed hazelnuts are also delicious options. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025 The meal finishes with chocolate hazelnut cake. Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 11 Dec. 2025 Why isn’t the name of the flavor — gianduia — the name of its main ingredient, nocciola (hazelnut)? Francesco Pacifico, The Dial, 9 Dec. 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 21 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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