hazelnut

/ˈheɪzəlˌnʌt/

UK: /ˈheɪzəlnʌt/

hazelnut

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Definition

The fruit of the hazel, especially Corylus avellana, which is grown commercially.

Etymology

Equivalent to hazel + nut; from Middle English haselnote, from Old English hæselhnutu (“hazelnut”). Cognate with West Frisian hazzenút (“hazelnut”), Saterland Frisian Hoaselnuute (“hazelnut”), Dutch hazelnoot, German Haselnuss.