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hazelnut

/ˈheɪzəlnʌt/

Meanings
  • noun

    A type of nut that comes from the hazel tree.

  • adjective

    A brown color resembling that of a hazelnut.


Pronunciation
  1. /ˈheɪzəlnʌt/



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Synonyms

Corylus avellana , cob , cobnut , filbert
Rhymes
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nut , but , cut
Variants
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hazel , hazelnut , hazelnuts
Etymology
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The name 'hazelnut' comes from the Old English word 'hazel' meaning 'hazel tree'.


Trivia
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  1. Hazelnuts are rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamin E, magnesium, and potassium.

  2. The largest hazelnut on record weighed over 1 pound.

  3. Hazelnuts are a key ingredient in the popular Turkish dessert, baklava.


Related Concepts
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  1. Nut: A type of seed that is rich in protein and healthy fats. Nuts are often used as a snack or added to various dishes for flavor and texture.

  2. Hazel tree: A deciduous tree that produces hazelnuts. The tree can grow up to 15 meters tall and has green leaves that turn yellow in the fall.


Culture
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Hazelnuts have been a staple food source for many cultures throughout history, particularly in Europe and Asia. They are often used in baking, chocolate production, and as a snack. In literature, hazelnuts have appeared in various works, such as Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Nutcracker' and Roald Dahl's 'James and the Giant Peach'.

How to Memorize "hazelnut"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a hand holding a small, brown nut with a thin, paper-like shell. Imagine cracking open the shell to reveal the smooth, round nut inside.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'hazelnut' with the taste and texture of a roasted nut, or with the image of a hazel tree laden with nuts.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'Hazel is a nut that's quite a nut' to remember the word 'hazelnut'.


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