Plural of hazel; shrubs or small trees bearing edible nuts, known for flexible branches historically used for basketry, wands, and divining rods.
From Old English 'hæsel,' related to Germanic languages. The hazel was sacred in Celtic cultures and valued across Northern Europe for its practical and magical properties.
Hazelnuts were so important in prehistoric times that archaeologists find thick shells in ancient kitchen middens—and hazel branches became the go-to wood for magic wands in Harry Potter!
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.