hazelnut

American  

[hey-zuhl-nuht] / ˈheɪ zəlˌnʌt /

noun

1. the nut of the hazel; filbert.

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hazelnut British  

/ ˈheɪzəlˌnʌt /

noun

1. Also called: filbert.   cobnut.   cob.  the nut of a hazel shrub, having a smooth shiny hard shell

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Etymology

Origin of hazelnut

before 900; Middle English haselnote, Old English hæselhnutu. See hazel, nut

Example Sentences

And speaking of nutty, a handful of toasted pine nuts, hazelnuts, pistachios, walnuts, almonds, or even chopped chestnuts never goes amiss.

From Salon

Beginners are advised to start with the larger nuts, such as the Brazil nut, and then work their way downward in size, through the pecan, the cashew, and the hazelnut.

From Literature

A scattering of hazelnuts adds a buttery crunch, and I finish the tops with a light dusting of toasted Panko crumbs.

From Salon

Rachel Williams' son, Jacob, is allergic to peanuts, hazelnuts and almonds.

From BBC

Other favorites include macadamia nuts, hazelnuts and pistachios — my dad’s favorite.

From Salon