Almond Definition
ämənd, äl-, ôl-, ămənd
almonds
noun
almonds
A deciduous tree (Prunus dulcis) in the rose family, native to Asia and northern Africa and having alternate, simple leaves, pink flowers, and leathery fruits.
American Heritage
The edible, nutlike kernel of the small, dry, peachlike fruit of a prunus tree (Prunus dulcis) that grows in warm regions.
Webster's New World
The ellipsoidal kernel of this tree, either eaten as a nut or used for extraction of an oil for flavoring.
American Heritage
The tree itself.
Webster's New World
Any of several other plants, such as the Indian almond, especially those with fruits or seeds suggestive of the almond.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- Prunus amygdalus
- sweet-almond
- Prunus dulcis
- Amygdalus communis
- noix
- amande
adjective
Made of almonds.
Webster's New World
Having the flavor, shape, or color of an almond.
Webster's New World
pronoun
A surname.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Almond
Noun
Singular:
almond
Plural:
almondsOrigin of Almond
Middle English almande from Old French from Late Latin amandula alteration of Latin amygdala from Greek amugdalē
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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