almond

al·mond

noun \ˈä-mənd, ˈa-, ˈäl-, ˈal-\

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

Illustration of ALMOND

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