Jordan almond

noun

Jor·​dan almond ˈjȯr-dᵊn- How to pronounce Jordan almond (audio)
: a large Spanish almond especially when salted or coated with sugar of various colors

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Also, just Kristen shoving 72 Jordan almonds in her mouth. Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 25 May 2023 Unquestionably, perfectly sweet, like a Jordan almond without the almond; excellent with black coffee. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Feb. 2022

Word History

Etymology

Middle English jardin almande, from Anglo-French jardin, gardin garden + Middle English almande almond

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Jordan almond was in 1615

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“Jordan almond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Jordan%20almond. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.

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