What does HAZEL mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun, Adjective

Definitions:

Noun: a tree or shrub of the birch family that bears nuts in the form of a woody capsule surrounded by a husk; the nut of the hazel tree.

Adjective: of a light brown or yellowish-brown color.

Pronunciations:

US: /ˈheɪzəl/

UK: /ˈheɪz(ə)l/

Origin and Usage:

The word "hazel" originated from the Old English word "hæsl". It has been used to describe the color of light brown or yellowish-brown since the 16th century. The hazel tree has been cultivated for its nuts since ancient times, and it has been used in folklore and mythology as a symbol of wisdom and protection.

Synonyms:

Light brown, yellowish-brown, tawny, beige, buff

Related Words:

Amaze, blaze, craze, glaze, maize

Example Sentences:

Noun: She gathered hazelnuts from the tree in her backyard.

Adjective: The hazel eyes of the newborn baby were a beautiful shade of brown.