filbert Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈfɪlbət/
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Filbert as a Noun
1
The hazelnut.
2
The hazel tree.
3
A paintbrush used in oil and acrylic painting with a long ferrule and a curving, tongue-shaped head.
Word Forms & Grammar
filbert (plural filberts)
Words That Rhyme With Filbert
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Origin of Filbert
Earlier filbert-nut, Philibert-nut, from Middle English filbert-note, from Anglo-Norman noix de filbert, so named because they are ripe near Saint Philibert’s Day.
Filbert at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈfɪlbət/ |
| Meaning | The hazelnut |
| Plural | filberts |