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noun

filbert

FIL-bert/ˈfɪlbərt/

The edible nut known as a hazelnut.

The cracked filbert exposes its edible kernel beside the husked nuts.

A close botanical still life of ripe hazelnuts: a leafy twig bearing nuts in fringed green husks, with loose brown nuts and one cracked shell exposing the edible kernel beneath it.
Etymology
filOld High Germanvery
+bertOld High Germanbright

The elements meaning 'very bright' form the saint's name Philbert. The hazelnut was named for him because the nuts ripen near his feast day.

In context

Backyard Adventures with Andy Wright0:01
my filbert or hazelnut trees behind me I've got four of these and I planted these uh from a nursery years ago here in the yard
Harvesting Filberts or Hazelnuts - a tree nut full of flavor, nutrients, and beauty

More examples

  • He cracks a filbert and eats the nut inside.
  • Roasting brings out the rich flavor of filberts.
  • The cookie recipe calls for finely ground filberts.

Forms

filbert · filberts

Similar words

hazelnut
The more common everyday name for the same nut.