Hazel

/ˈheɪzəl/ noun adjective

A tree or shrub of the genus Corylus, bearing edible nuts called hazelnuts or filberts.

Meaning

  1. (noun) A tree or shrub of the genus Corylus, bearing edible nuts called hazelnuts or filberts.
  2. (noun) The nut of the hazel tree.
  3. (noun) The wood of a hazelnut tree.
  4. (noun) A greenish-brown colour, the colour of a ripe hazelnut.
  5. (noun) Freestone
  6. (adjective) Of a greenish-brown colour. (often used to refer to eye colour)

Letter breakdown

  • Hazel contains 5 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 3 consonant(s).
  • It uses 5 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 17.

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What does Hazel mean?

A tree or shrub of the genus Corylus, bearing edible nuts called hazelnuts or filberts.

How many letters are in Hazel?

Hazel has 5 letters.

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