Associations to the word «Corylus»

Wiktionary

CORYLUS, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Betulaceae   — the hazelnut.
CORYLUS AVELLANA, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Betulaceae   — the hazelnut tree.

Dictionary definition

CORYLUS, noun. Deciduous monoecious nut-bearing shrubs of small trees: hazel; sometimes placed in the subfamily or family Corylaceae.

Wise words

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