Phrase guide

Chilean hazelnut

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Gevuina avellana, an evergreen tree native to southern Chile and adjacent valleys in Argentina.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: avellano, Gevuina hazelnut

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

Chilean shrub bearing coral-red fruit with an edible seed resembling a hazelnut

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Chilean nut, Chile nut, Chile hazel, Guevina heterophylla, Guevina avellana

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: shrub, bush

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