Definitions

1. noun

a shrub or small tree of the genus Corylus, especially the hazel, having edible nuts and often cultivated for their timber and nuts.

“The park featured a variety of trees, including a beautiful corylus with bright green leaves.”

2. genus

a genus of shrubs and small trees in the family Betulaceae.

“The corylus genus is native to North America and Eurasia.”