Corylaceae
/ˌkɔːrɪˈleɪsi.iː/noun
A botanical family name formerly used for hazels and their relatives.
Did you know?Corylaceae is a Latinized botanical family name derived from the classical name for hazel, ultimately tied to Greek korys/korylos traditions in botanical Latin.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
GRK
κόρυλος / κορυλά
“Hazel; hazel tree or nut (classical plant name tradition)”
Latin
LAT
corylus
“Hazel tree”
Modern Botanical Latin
LAT
Corylaceae
“The hazel family (a taxonomic family name)”
Modern English
ENG
corylaceae
“Botanical family name for hazels and related plants”