English · Word Candidate

hazel

/ˈheɪzəl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: hazels · hazeler · hazelest

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A tree or shrub of the genus Corylus, bearing edible nuts called hazelnuts or filberts.

Noun

Examples

The green turf was velvet underfoot. The blackbirds fluted in the hazels there.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The nut of the hazel tree.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Of a greenish-brown colour. (often used to refer to eye colour)

Adjective

Examples

As she grew up and her hazel eyes became hazeler and her dark hair darker and her white skin whiter, and her form a sigh on every boy’s lips, she concentrated on one dream.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “hazel” mean?

A tree or shrub of the genus Corylus, bearing edible nuts called hazelnuts or filberts.

Is “hazel” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.