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Stick to a classic recipe, or add festive flavors like peppermint or hazelnut.—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024 Caramel richness meets peanuts and hazelnuts, with a touch of alcoholic heat and a little oaky spice.—Tony Sachs, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024 Adding chopped walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts can slow glucose absorption, so your blood glucose may not spike as quickly.—Rosemary Trout, Discover Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024 Festive nuts are also a hallmark here—chestnut offers a sweet, earthy quality, while praline and hazelnut bring equally rich aromas.—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2024 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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