almond

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noun al·mond \ˈä-mÉ™nd, 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

Other Seed Plant Terms

aubergine, box, bramble, briar, composite, perpetual, pulse, trefoil

almond

noun al·mond \ˈäm-É™nd, ˈam-; ˈäl-mÉ™nd, ˈal-\   (Medical Dictionary)

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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