Hazelnut (Noun)
Meaning 1
Nut of any of several trees of the genus Corylus.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The hazelnut is a popular ingredient in baking and cooking, particularly in European cuisine.
- Hazelnuts are rich in vitamin E and copper, making them a nutritious snack.
- The hazelnut tree is native to Europe and Asia, and its nuts have been a staple food source for centuries.
- Hazelnuts have a distinctive flavor and aroma, often used in coffee and chocolate products.
- The hazelnut is also known as the filbert, although the terms are sometimes used to refer to different species of the Corylus genus.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Any of several shrubs or small trees of the genus Corylus bearing edible nuts enclosed in a leafy husk.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.