Hazel Definition & Meaning
hazel
- adjective
- of a light brown or yellowish brown color
- noun
- Australian tree grown especially for ornament and its fine- grained wood and bearing edible nuts
- the fine-grained wood of a hazelnut tree (genus Corylus) and the hazel tree (Australian genus Pomaderris)
- any of several shrubs or small trees of the genus Corylus bearing edible nuts enclosed in a leafy husk
- a shade of brown that is yellowish or reddish; it is a greenish shade of brown when used to describe the color of someone's eyes
"Hazel" in song lyrics
See how hazel is used in real songs:
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"Banging out Maggot Brain with Eddie Hazel"
Digital Underground — Tales of the Funky -
"But ate souls from Harvey section eight to Agatite and Hazel"
Qwel — Road Atlas -
"Her eyes were hazel"
Stetsasonic — Sally
Words that rhyme with hazel
Usage tips for "hazel"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "hazel" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for hazel to find words that pair well.