Hazelnut: meaning, definitions and examples

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hazelnut

 

[ หˆheษช.zษ™l.nสŒt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food, nut

A hazelnut is the nut of the hazel tree, usually round in shape and encased in a hard shell. It is commonly used in various culinary dishes, such as desserts and spreads, including the popular Nutella. Hazelnuts are noted for their rich, sweet flavor and are often roasted before consumption to enhance their taste. These nuts are also a good source of healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals, making them a popular choice in health-conscious diets.

Synonyms

cobnut, filbert

Examples of usage

  • I love adding hazelnuts to my chocolate desserts.
  • He made a delicious hazelnut spread at home.
  • Hazelnuts are often used in baking holiday cookies.
  • She enjoys snacking on raw hazelnuts.

Translations

Translations of the word "hazelnut" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น avelรฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅ‡เคœเคผเคฒเคจเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Haselnuss

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ buah hazel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปั–ั‰ะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ orzech laskowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ˜ใƒผใ‚ผใƒซใƒŠใƒƒใƒ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท noisette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ avellana

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fฤฑndฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ—ค์ด์ฆ๋„›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู†ุฏู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lรญskovรฝ oล™ech

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lieskovรฝ orieลกok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฆ›ๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ leลกnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hazelnut

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฑั‹า“ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒ”แƒ–แƒ”แƒšแƒœแƒฃแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fฤฑndฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ avellana

Etymology

The term 'hazelnut' originates from the Old English word 'haesel', which refers to the hazel tree. The cultivation of hazelnuts dates back thousands of years, with evidence of their use found in prehistoric sites across Europe and Asia. The tree belongs to the genus Corylus, with the most commonly cultivated species being Corylus avellana. Hazelnuts have been valued for their nutritional properties and versatility in cooking, especially in Mediterranean cuisines. In ancient Roman times, they were often used in desserts and as snacks. Today, hazelnuts are grown in several parts of the world, including Turkey, Italy, and the United States, and they are a key ingredient in various confectionery products, oils, and flavored liqueurs.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,601 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.