hazelnut

noun

ha·​zel·​nut ˈhā-zəl-ˌnət How to pronounce hazelnut (audio)
: the brown nut of a hazel

Examples of hazelnut in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Beet, Blackberry Buckwheat Salad A gorgeous dish for a summer table—the nutty flavors of the buckwheat paired with the crunch of the hazelnuts give the salad an extra punch alongside the creamy labneh and roasted beets. 2 of 3Excerpted from ‘The Side Gardener’ by Rosie Daykin. Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 23 May 2024 Don't forget to store those hazelnuts in the fridge to extend their shelf life. Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2024 Flavors range from traditional — marzipan, almond praline, hazelnut dark — to more adventurous — pinot noir, blood peach yuzu, carmel marshmallow. Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024 The menu is filled with French classics with a modern twist, including wild turbot topped with hazelnuts, pigeon with shallot marmalade, and vegetarian options like its in-season asparagus, all expertly paired with the perfect wine. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2024 The record was confirmed at around 4:40 p.m. After a bit of celebrating, the bakers began slathering the baguette with Nutella—the sweet spread made of hazelnut and chocolate—and handing it out for attendees to enjoy. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2024 The scents included marijuana, cucumber, honeysuckle, mushroom, hazelnut and oregano. Jessica Testa, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2024 The tasty deal includes more than just a plain iced cup of coffee — customers can order a cold brew with cold foam, flavor shots and swirls (like caramel, French vanilla, hazelnut and mocha) to spice it up at no cost. Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024 Lulu’s flavors their CBD Truffles with 78% cacao chocolate and hazelnut, then topped with Fleur de Sal. Dr. Diana Rangaves, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hazelnut was before the 12th century

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“Hazelnut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hazelnut. Accessed 28 May. 2024.

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hazelnut

noun
ha·​zel·​nut -ˌnət How to pronounce hazelnut (audio)
: the nut of a hazel

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