Meaning of the word hazel in English
What does hazel mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
hazel
US /ˈheɪ.zəl/
UK /ˈheɪ.zəl/
Noun
a small tree or shrub with edible nuts (hazelnuts)
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We gathered hazelnuts from the hazel tree.
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The forest was full of oak and hazel trees.
Adjective
a greenish-brown or yellowish-brown color, especially of a person's eyes
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She had beautiful hazel eyes.
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The artist used a mix of green and brown to create the hazel shade.