hazel

noun
UK /ˈheɪzəl/
US /ˈheɪzəl/

A hazel is a small tree or bush that grows nuts called hazelnuts.

We picked hazelnuts from the hazel tree in the garden.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A light brown or greenish-brown color, like a hazelnut.

Her eyes were a warm hazel color.

3. The wood from a hazel tree, used for making things.

The farmer cut hazel to make a walking stick.

4. A word describing eyes that are a mix of brown and green.

The baby has beautiful hazel eyes.