cob, cobnut (usually the common hazel (Corylus avellana) which grows in the UK and Europe; filbert (usually the American hazel (Corylus americana (species) or Corylus maxima (species)) which is common in Oregon.)
Origin
Equivalent to hazel + nut; from Middle English haselnote, from Old English hæselhnutu ("hazelnut"). Cognate with West Frisian hazzenút ("hazelnut"), Saterland Frisian Hoaselnuute ("hazelnut"), Dutch hazelnoot, German Haselnuss.
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