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almond
noun al·mond \ˈä-mənd, ˈa-, ˈäl-, ˈal-\
: a nut that has a sweet flavor; also : the tree that produces almonds
Full Definition of ALMOND
1
a : the drupaceous fruit of a small tree (Prunus dulcis syn. 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
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Origin of ALMOND
Middle English almande, from Anglo-French alemande from Late Latin amandula, alteration of Latin amygdala, from Greek amygdalē
First Known Use: 14th century
ALMOND Defined for Kids
almond
noun al·mond \ˈä-mənd, ˈa-\
Definition of ALMOND for Kids
: a nut that is the edible kernel of a small tree related to the peach tree
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almond
noun al·mond \ˈäm-ənd, ˈam-; ˈäl-mənd, ˈal-\
Medical Definition of ALMOND
1
: a small tree (Prunus amygdalus) of the rose family with flowers and young fruit resembling those of the peach
2
: the drupaceous fruit of the almond; especially : its ellipsoidal edible kernel used as a nut—compare amygdalin
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