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american hazel

 

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Noun american hazel has 1 sense
  1. American hazel, Corylus americana - nut-bearing shrub of eastern North America
    --1 is a kind of hazelnut, hazel, hazelnut tree

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American Hazel

American Hazel, also known as Corylus americana, is a shrub native to eastern North America. It belongs to the family Betulaceae and is primarily found in forests, woodlands, and thickets. Its scientific name Corylus americana is derived from the Greek word "korylos," meaning "hazel tree," and "americana" refers to its native range in America.

1. Noun - Botany

American Hazel refers to the shrub known as Corylus americana with heart-shaped leaves and edible nuts enclosed in bristly husks.

Example sentence: The American Hazel produces sweet-tasting nuts that are highly valued for their culinary uses.

2. Adjective - Local

The term "American Hazel" can also be used to describe something relating to or characteristic of the United States, particularly the traditions, culture, or people.

Example sentence: Their wedding had an American Hazel theme, with red, white, and blue decorations and a patriotic atmosphere.

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