hazelnut

noun

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

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Once ruled by the House of Savoy, whose territory extended into France, Turin is now the capital of Piedmont, a region known for fine wine, truffles, hazelnuts, and chocolate. — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026 Nutty Pumpkin Protein Latte – Espresso and protein milk mixed with pumpkin and hazelnut flavors, for 17 grams of protein in a medium. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 Rather than sticking to traditional off-white or ivory, the collection also includes muted shades like hay, hazelnut, and olive, giving sheer linen curtains a richer, more unexpected twist. — Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026 In Maine, the birds went for aspen buds first, then blueberry fruits and buds, clover leaves, hazelnut flowers and buds, and willow buds and leaves. — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hazelnut

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First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 Sep. 2026.

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hazelnut

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