hazelnut

Pronunciation: /ˈheɪzəlnʌt/

The English word “hazelnut” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

The fruit of the hazel, especially of species Corylus avellana, which is grown commercially.
A light tan color inspired by the color of hazelnut.

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.

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