hazelnut

noun

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

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Add 1 pump each of Starbucks chocolate drinks’ secret weapons: mocha sauce and hazelnut syrup. Kate Friedman, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2025 The rich, high-quality chocolate has a smooth texture, whether it’s paired with an almond and hazelnut praline or a dark chocolate ganache with passionfruit pulp. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2025 Pro tip: the farm fresh beets, sliced and served carpaccio style with crunchy hazelnuts and crispy mushrooms does not disappoint. Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025 Once, hazelnut and French vanilla were the only creamer options. Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hazelnut

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 12 Mar. 2025.

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hazelnut

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

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