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Hazel

Verb / 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

pomaderrisapetala hazelnut hazelnuttree hazeltree 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.

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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