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Hazel

Noun / ˈheɪzʌl / Another word for hazel — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a light brown or yellowish-brown color; a shrub or small tree that bears edible nuts

Synonyms & similar words

hazeltree hazelnuttree hazelnut pomaderrisapetala brown tan beige khaki fawn buff nut-brown auburn chestnut copper rust russet walnut hickory pecan almond filbert cobnut nut tree

Synonyms by register

Formal

nut-brown tawny chestnut

Informal

brownish light brown tan

Literary

umber russet ochre

Antonyms

clear bright light pale transparent colorless

Common collocations

  • hazel eyes
  • hazelnut
  • hazelnut tree
  • hazel leaves
  • hazel color
  • hazel shade
  • hazelnut brown

Word family

noun hazelnut
adjective hazel

Usage note

Primarily used to describe a light brown color, especially for eyes or nuts. 'Hazelnut' is the common noun for the nut and the tree.

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Example sentences

  1. The hazel tree in my backyard produces delicious nuts.
  2. Her eyes were hazel, a mix of brown and green.
  3. I painted my room a soft hazel color.
  4. The hazel bushes along the path were covered in leaves.
  5. The hazelnut spread on my toast was so tasty.

Quotes

  • The hazel twig is exceedingly potent in the hands of a gifted dowser. - James Randi
  • The hazel eye perceives the truth. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • The hazel wand, an instrument of magic, was used by the druids in rites of purification. - Pliny the Elder

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