almond

al·mond

noun \ˈäm-ənd, ˈam-; ˈäl-mənd, ˈal-\

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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