hazelnuts
nounUK /ˈheɪzəlˌnʌts/
US /ˈheɪzəlˌnʌts/
Hazelnuts are small, round nuts with a hard shell that you can eat.
We picked hazelnuts from the tree and cracked them open for a snack.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The plural form of hazelnut, referring to more than one of these nuts.
She bought a bag of hazelnuts at the market.
3. A flavoring used in chocolate and coffee.
This chocolate spread tastes like hazelnuts.
4. The edible seeds of the hazel tree, often used in baking.
The cookies were topped with chopped hazelnuts.