hazelnut

noun

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

Examples of hazelnut in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The scents included marijuana, cucumber, honeysuckle, mushroom, hazelnut and oregano. Jessica Testa, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2024 The tasty deal includes more than just a plain iced cup of coffee — customers can order a cold brew with cold foam, flavor shots and swirls (like caramel, French vanilla, hazelnut and mocha) to spice it up at no cost. Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024 Lulu’s flavors their CBD Truffles with 78% cacao chocolate and hazelnut, then topped with Fleur de Sal. Dr. Diana Rangaves, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024 The filled doughnut hole-sized treats come in three different flavors: cookie butter, hazelnut and apple cinnamon. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2024 The foods used in the study were peanut, cashew, egg, milk, walnut, hazelnut and wheat, which are some of the most common allergens, Wood said. Amanda Musa, CNN, 25 Feb. 2024 Nut flour: Almost any nut, from almonds to cashews to hazelnuts, can be ground into a flour to add depth of flavor to pastries and other baked goods. Nina Lincoff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 With a mix of hazelnut liqueur, créme de cacao, and a splash of his favorite bourbon, this tasty treat will quickly become one of dad's favorite drinks. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2024 Leave room for the Choco-L8, eight flavors of local organic chocolate with hazelnut accents. Luisita Lopez Torregrosa, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024

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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 4 May. 2024.

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hazelnut

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

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