hazelnut
UK: ˈheɪzəlnʌt | US: ˈheɪzəlnʌt
n. the small, round nut of the hazel tree, typically with a hard shell and edible kernel
The word "hazelnut" combines "hazel," referring to the hazel tree (from Old English hæsel), and "nut," from Old English hnutu, meaning a hard-shelled seed. The hazel tree has been cultivated for its nuts since ancient times, and the compound term directly reflects the nut's botanical source. The morphemes preserve their original spelling and meaning, making the word transparent in structure.
She gathered hazelnuts from the forest floor to bake into cookies.
The hazelnut is a key ingredient in traditional European desserts.
Squirrels often store hazelnuts for the winter.
The chocolate spread is made with roasted hazelnuts.
Hazelnut oil adds a rich flavor to salads.