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 With a mix of hazelnut liqueur, créme de cacao, and a splash of his favorite bourbon, this tasty treat will quickly become one of dad's favorite drinks. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2024 Leave room for the Choco-L8, eight flavors of local organic chocolate with hazelnut accents. Luisita Lopez Torregrosa, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024 Crisp acidity, easy mid palate of black fruit and a lingering finish of butterscotch and hazelnuts. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024 Struggling Wisconsin dairy farmers building a future with hazelnuts, specialty milk, goats and creative thinking That diversity helps smaller producers stay in the marketplace, said Jason Mugnaini, executive director of governmental relations for the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. Journal Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2024 Brilliant gold in the glass, this wine has complex aromas of white peach, vanilla, tangerine, and beeswax and flavors of roasted hazelnuts, marzipan, yellow peach, and quince. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2024 There are so many delicious baked goods that use a mix of traditional flour and higher-fiber options, like whole grain, almond, chickpea, or hazelnut. Audrey Bruno, SELF, 21 Feb. 2024 Researchers looked at 168 patients ages 1 to 55 who were allergic to peanuts and at least two other food allergens, including milk, egg, wheat, cashew, hazelnut and walnut, according to the FDA. Amanda Musa, CNN, 16 Feb. 2024 Belgian chocolate is known for its nutty and creamy hazelnut pieces, Kristy said, but the lineup also includes classic caramels, ganaches and butter creams. Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 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 23 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

hazelnut

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

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