hazelnut
Definition
Noun: 1. The edible nut of a hazel tree: A small, round, brown nut with a hard shell, produced by trees and shrubs of the genus Corylus. It is often used in cooking, baking, and confectionery. 2. The shrub or small tree that produces this nut: Any of several plants of the genus Corylus, which bear these edible nuts enclosed in a leafy husk.
Examples
As the edible nut:
- The recipe calls for one cup of chopped hazelnut.
- She spread hazelnut butter on her toast.
- Chocolate and hazelnut are a classic combination.
As the tree/shrub:
- A large hazelnut grows at the edge of the forest.
- The farm has an orchard of hazelnuts.
Advanced Usage
- "Hazelnut" as a flavor descriptor: The word is commonly used to describe flavors, aromas, or colors reminiscent of the nut.
- This coffee has a distinct hazelnut aroma.
- She painted the room a warm hazelnut brown.
Variants and Related Words
- Filbert: Another common name for the hazelnut, especially for certain cultivated varieties.
- Cobnut: A term used for a specific type of large, cultivated hazelnut.
- Hazel: The general name for the tree or shrub itself. (e.g., a hazel tree).
Synonyms
- Nut (general category)
- Filbert
- Cobnut
Related Phrases
- Hazelnut oil: An oil pressed from hazelnuts, used in cooking and cosmetics.
- Hazelnut spread: A sweet paste made primarily from hazelnuts and chocolate or sugar.
Noun
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nut of any of several trees of the genus Corylus
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any of several shrubs or small trees of the genus Corylus bearing edible nuts enclosed in a leafy husk
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