Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
avellane
Adjective
/ˌæv.əˈleɪn/
Definition
Relating to or resembling the hazelnut.
Examples
- The avellane foliage is distinctively shaped, making it easy to identify in the wild.
- Many avellane varieties are cultivated for their delicious nuts.
- In ancient texts, avellane trees were often mentioned as symbols of fertility.
Meaning
The term avellane is primarily associated with the botanical characteristics of plants or varieties that bear hazelnuts.
Synonyms
- Hazel
- Hazelnut-like
