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filbert

/ˈfɪlbɚt/

Meanings
  • noun

    A type of nut, specifically a hazelnut, from the filbert tree.

    - "The filbert tree produces delicious filberts, also known as hazelnuts."
    - "Filberts are often used in baking and desserts due to their rich, nutty flavor."

Synonyms

hazelnut , hazelnut
Rhymes
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resemble , assemble , mumble
Variants
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filbert , filberts
Etymology
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From Old French filber, from fil, thread, possibly because the nut resembles a thread when the outer husk is removed.


Trivia
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  1. Filberts are one of the oldest cultivated nuts, with evidence of their consumption dating back to 6500 BC.

  2. Filberts are rich in essential nutrients, including vitamin E, magnesium, and fiber.

  3. Filberts are often used in the production of Nutella, a popular chocolate-hazelnut spread.


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  1. hazelnut: Filberts are a type of hazelnut, which is a type of edible nut in the birch family.


Culture
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Filberts, or hazelnuts, have been cultivated for food and other uses since ancient times. They have been a staple food in various cultures, including those of Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

How to Memorize "filbert"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a thread-like shape of a filbert, or visualize the nut itself and its rich, nutty flavor.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'filbert' with 'hazelnut' or 'nut' to help remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Filberts are delicious, nutty, thread-like treats' to help remember the definition.


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