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/
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Noun

a small tree or shrub with edible nuts (hazelnuts)

Example:
We gathered hazelnuts from the hazel tree.
The forest was full of oak and hazel trees.

Adjective

a greenish-brown or yellowish-brown color, especially of a person's eyes

Example:
She had beautiful hazel eyes.
The artist used a mix of green and brown to create the hazel shade.