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almond

noun

al·​mond ˈä-mənd How to pronounce almond (audio) ˈa- How to pronounce almond (audio) ˈäl- How to pronounce almond (audio)
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1
a
: the drupaceous fruit of a small tree (Prunus dulcis synonym P. amygdalus) of the rose family with flowers and young fruit resembling those of the peach
especially : its ellipsoidal edible kernel used as a nut
b
: any of several similar fruits
2
: a tree that produces almonds

Illustration of almond

Illustration of almond
  • almond 1a

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This nut is seed of a tree in the rose family, native to Southwest Asia. The tree grows somewhat larger and lives longer than the peach. It is strikingly beautiful when in flower. The nuts are either sweet or bitter. Sweet almonds are the edible type consumed as nuts and used in cooking. The extracted oil of bitter almonds is used to make flavoring extracts for foods and liqueurs. Almonds provide small amounts of protein, iron, calcium, phosphorus, and B vitamins, and are high in fat.

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The scoop: Cool, creamy oat has won the alt-milk wars, trumping water-sucking almond and controversial soy. Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 8 Sep. 2022 The 28-ounce non-dairy option uses a mix of almond and oat milks to keep the creamer dairy-free and features hints of pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and cloves. Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2022 Or, for body, keep the oil-to-milk cleanser in your shower to experience the nourishing benefits of almond and grape seed oil. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 30 June 2022 The citrus, frankincense, almond, and lavender essential oils in our CBD topical balm are just a few of the fragrances found. The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 May 2022 Perhaps the best of all is the almond and chocolate croccante brittle. John Mariani, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2022 Surrounded by oil fields and almond and orange groves, the 93,000-acre preserve is an ecological oasis of open grasslands, saltbush shrubs, riparian wetlands, and native plants and wildlife. Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2022 The Mastermix combines spinach and mint with avocado, lime, spirulina, dates and almond milk for a tasty feel-good bev', while the Mahalapeño packs a punch with kale, cucumber, pineapple and jalapeño. Megha Mcswain, Chron, 26 Aug. 2022 Wet ingredients can include things like eggs, dairy products like milk, cream, melted butter, or yogurt, and nondairy alternatives like oat milk, almond milk, or soymilk, Kleinberg says. Audrey Bruno, SELF, 6 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English almande, from Anglo-French alemande from Late Latin amandula, alteration of Latin amygdala, from Greek amygdalē

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of almond was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing almond

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