hazelnut

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Word: Hazelnut

Part of Speech: Noun

Usage Instructions:

• Countable/Uncountable: "Hazelnut" can be used as a countable noun when talking about individual nuts, e.g., "I ate three hazelnuts." It can also be used as an uncountable noun when referring to hazelnut products, e.g., "I love hazelnut coffee."

• In Cooking: Hazelnuts can be eaten raw, roasted, or ground into a paste. They are commonly used in desserts, chocolates, and spreads (like Nutella).

Example Sentences:

1. Simple: "I added hazelnuts to my salad for extra crunch."
2. Complex: "The chocolate cake was filled with a rich hazelnut cream that made it even more delicious."

Advanced Usage:

• Culinary Terms: In cooking, you might see "hazelnut oil" (oil made from hazelnuts) or "hazelnut flour" (ground hazelnuts used in baking).
• Cultural Reference: In some cultures, hazelnuts are associated with certain holidays or traditional dishes, such as in Italian cuisine where they are often used in desserts.

Word Variants:

• Hazelnutty (adjective): Describing something that has the flavor of hazelnuts, e.g., "The hazelnutty flavor of this chocolate is delightful."

Different Meanings:

• While "hazelnut" primarily refers to the nut, it can also refer to the tree or shrub that produces it. However, this usage is less common.

Synonyms:

• Nut: (in a general sense)
• Filbert: Another name used for hazelnut, particularly in some regions.

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There aren't specific idioms or phrasal verbs that include "hazelnut," but you might hear phrases like "go nuts" which means to become very excited or crazy about something. This is not directly related but uses the word "nuts."

Summary:

The word "hazelnut" refers to a tasty nut from specific trees or shrubs. It is used in cooking and baking and is known for its sweet flavor. You can find it in many products, from snacks to desserts. Remember, you can use "hazelnut" in both singular and plural forms, depending on how many you are discussing.

Academic

Noun

1. nut of any of several trees of the genus Corylus
2. any of several shrubs or small trees of the genus Corylus bearing edible nuts enclosed in a leafy husk

Synonyms

• filbert
• cobnut
• cob
• hazel
• hazelnut tree