Definitions

1. noun

the edible nut of a hazel tree, typically brown or reddish-brown, having a rich, nutty flavor and a firm, smooth texture.

“She roasted a handful of hazelnuts in the oven to bring out their flavor.”

2. verb

to become covered in a layer of hazelnuts, typically as a result of walking through a hazelnut grove.

“The children hazel-nutted their shoes and clothes after playing in the forest.”