Corylus: meaning, definitions and examples

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Corylus

 

[ หˆkษ”หrษชlษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

botanical classification

Corylus refers to a genus of deciduous trees and shrubs commonly known as hazels. These plants are known for their edible nuts, which are produced in the form of clusters, often referred to as hazelnuts. Hazels thrive in temperate regions and are valued both for their nuts and their attractive foliage.

Synonyms

hazel, hazelnut

Examples of usage

  • Corylus avellana produces delicious hazelnuts.
  • We planted several Corylus shrubs in our garden.
  • The leaves of Corylus are broad and rounded.
  • Corylus species are important for wildlife habitats.

Translations

Translations of the word "Corylus" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Corylus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‹เคฐเคฟเคฒเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hasel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Corylus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปั–ั‰ะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ leszczyna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚ทใƒใƒŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท noisetier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ avellano

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fฤฑndฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐœ์•”๋‚˜๋ฌด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุจู†ุฏู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lรญska

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lieska

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฆ›ๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ leska

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hassel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€ั‹ะปั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ•แƒ—แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fฤฑndฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ avellano

Word origin

The word 'Corylus' originates from the Latin term for hazel, which is derived from the Greek word 'korylos', referring to the nut-producing tree. The genus includes several species of trees and shrubs, primarily native to the Northern Hemisphere. Notable species like Corylus avellana, commonly known as the common hazel, have been cultivated since ancient times for their edible nuts. The history of hazelnuts can be traced back to prehistoric times, with archeological evidence of their consumption found in various sites across Europe and Asia. The cultivation of Corylus has also played a significant role in traditional practices related to food and craft, leading to its enduring presence in horticulture and cuisine.