hazelnut

American

[hey-zuhl-nuht] / ˈheɪ zəlˌnʌt /

noun

the nut of the hazel; filbert.

hazelnut British

/ ˈheɪzəlˌnʌt /

noun

Also called: filbert. cobnut. cob. the nut of a hazel shrub, having a smooth shiny hard shell

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Etymology

Origin of hazelnut

before 900; Middle English haselnote, Old English hæselhnutu. See hazel, nut

Example Sentences

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The thesis of this Kinder Bueno ad seems to be that aliens have not yet destroyed Earth because chocolate and hazelnut go really well together.

From Slate • Feb. 8, 2026

"People were moving hazelnut around and selectively managing it to the point that it increased genetic diversity. This type of activity was previously thought to be entirely absent in the Pacific Northwest."

From Science Daily • Dec. 6, 2024

Today, their hazelnut coffee and cold brews have become a favourite of many.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2024

A deconstructed hazelnut dessert with a melody of different textures finished with a salted caramel ice cream.

From Salon • Oct. 23, 2024

“Not the silly ass who managed to get himself drowned yesterday?” said Basil through a mouthful of hazelnut junket.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

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