almond

noun

al·​mond ˈä-mənd  ˈa-  ˈäl- 

ˈal-

1

a

: the drupaceous fruit of a small tree (Prunus dulcis synonym 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

• almond 1a

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This nut is seed of a tree in the rose family, native to Southwest Asia. The tree grows somewhat larger and lives longer than the peach. It is strikingly beautiful when in flower. The nuts are either sweet or bitter. Sweet almonds are the edible type consumed as nuts and used in cooking. The extracted oil of bitter almonds is used to make flavoring extracts for foods and liqueurs. Almonds provide small amounts of protein, iron, calcium, phosphorus, and B vitamins, and are high in fat.

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Other food favorites include fresh fruit like strawberries and almonds: This content is imported from instagram. —Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 3 June 2023

Replace unhealthy ingredients with healthier versions, such as extra virgin olive oil for vegetable oil, oats or almond/nut flour instead of enriched flour or Greek yogurt for sour cream. —Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 27 May 2023

Continue whipping until light, fluffy, and holds shape. Notes: Add extracts such as lemon or almond to change flavor profile. —Juliet Pennington, BostonGlobe.com, 24 May 2023

Not only are potatoes better for the planet, but making potato milk from scratch is a much more affordable alternative (a pound of potatoes costs an average of 95 cents, compared to the average of $7.50 per pound of almonds). —Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2023

Here is a list of everything that makes the battery work: Quercetin, a pigment found in almonds and capers, serves as the battery cathode, whereas riboflavin (vitamin B2) makes up the battery anode. —Rupendra Brahambhatt, Ars Technica, 9 May 2023

Pecans Among tree nuts, these pie stars contain the lowest in carbs (four grams per ounce compared to 6 for almonds and 9 for cashews). —Jill Waldbieser, Men's Health, 5 May 2023

Davis — surrounded by fields of sunflowers and tomatoes and orchards of almonds and peaches — is said to be so safe that many residents don’t lock their doors and young children frequently bike or walk to school alone. —Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2023

Mouthfeel is full of coconut milk, almonds and dates aromas. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 May 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English almande, from Anglo-French alemande from Late Latin amandula, alteration of Latin amygdala, from Greek amygdalē

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing almond

• almond-eyed
• bitter almond
• almond milk
• Jordan almond

• almond-eyed
• bitter almond
• almond milk
• Jordan almond

Kids Definition

almond

noun

al·​mond ˈäm-ənd  ˈam- 

ˈäl-mənd,

ˈal-

: a small tree related to the roses and having flowers like those of a peach tree

also : the edible kernel of its fruit used as a nut

Medical Definition

almond

noun

al·​mond ˈäm-ənd  ˈam-; ˈäl-mənd  ˈal- 

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