: 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
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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The mix does include some peanuts, but there are also Cajun-style corn sticks, roasted corn, almonds, honey roasted sesame sticks, and my favorite component—butter toffee peanuts.—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025 Journee Collection Romer Booties These ankle booties combine an almond toe and center seam detail for a sleek, modern shape.—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025 To make the sweetsop syrup, remove the middle of the fruit, then season it with cinnamon, nutmeg, and almond powder.—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025 Nuts Different types of nuts, like almonds, are a key snack for prolonging energy.—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 29 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for almond
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Middle English almande, from Anglo-French alemande from Late Latin amandula, alteration of Latin amygdala, from Greek amygdalē
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