1
: any of a genus (Corylus and especially the American C. americana and the European C. avellana) of shrubs or small trees of the birch family bearing nuts enclosed in a leafy involucre
2
: a light brown to strong yellowish brown
1
: consisting of hazels or of the wood of the hazel
2
a
: of the color hazel
b
of eyes
: of a variable color averaging light greenish-grayish brown
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Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024
This artificial potted plant features natural-looking faux hazel branches arranged together and comes potted inside a ceramic urn to complete the look.
—Jen Cason, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2024
Chadd Scott, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Police described her as a white female, with brown hair and hazel eyes.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Opt for similar color palettes, like hazel, mauve, and bronze tones across the lids and cheeks.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024
This artificial potted plant features natural-looking faux hazel branches arranged together and comes potted inside a ceramic urn to complete the look.
—Jen Cason, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2024
Adjective
The Oak Eye Kentucky bourbon whiskey, apple pie moonshine, and hazel nut liquor–a extra special treat with Graeter’s vanilla ice cream (another Cincy delicacy)–make a visit worthwhile.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Police described her as a white female, with brown hair and hazel eyes.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024
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“Hazel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hazel. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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