# hal vs hazel

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### hal
*noun · frequency rank #11,714*
A special temporary state of consciousness, generally understood to be the product of a Sufi's spiritual practices while on his way toward God.

### hazel
*noun · IPA /ˈheɪzəl/ · frequency rank #14,133*
A tree or shrub of the genus Corylus, bearing edible nuts called hazelnuts or filberts.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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