əˈvelən, ˈavəl- adjective
or avel·lane -ˌlān
Etymology: Latin abellana, avellana hazel nut, filbert, from feminine of Abellanus, Avellanus of Abella, from Abella, Avella, ancient town in Italy
1. : relating to the filbert or hazel
2. of a cross : having each of four arms shaped like a conventional filbert — see cross illustration