Noisette

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Flavoured with hazelnuts. not-comparable
Noun
  1. 1
    A small round thick slice of meat (in particular, lamb or veal) that has been deboned.
  2. 2
    A hybrid rose, from the China rose and the musk rose.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From French, diminutive of noix (“nut”). The rose takes its name from the French gardener of Charleston, South Carolina, who produced it in 1817.

Etymology 2

From French, diminutive of noix (“nut”). The rose takes its name from the French gardener of Charleston, South Carolina, who produced it in 1817.

Next best steps

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: noisette