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hazelnut

nounfeminine/ɐˈvɛ.lɐ/low

a·ve·lã

Definition

The hard-shelled nut of the hazel tree, having a rounded shape and an edible kernel.
Hazelnuts are often used in pralines and chocolate spreads.
The cake was decorated with roasted hazelnuts.
Common collocations
hazelnut treehazelnut spreadchopped hazelnuts

Etymology

Do latim 'abellana'.

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