hazelnut means the fruit of the hazel, especially of species Corylus avellana, which is grown commercially. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 81 out of 100.
hazelnut is pronounced /ˈheɪzəlnʌt/.
Etymology
Equivalent to hazel + nut; from Middle English haselnote, from Old English hæselhnutu (“hazelnut”). Cognate with West Frisian hazzenút (“hazelnut”), Saterland Frisian Hoaselnuute (“hazelnut”), Dutch hazelnoot, German Haselnuss.
noun
- The fruit of the hazel, especially of species Corylus avellana, which is grown commercially.