bitter almond
noun
: an almond with a bitter taste that contains amygdalin
also
: a tree (Prunus dulcis var. amara) producing bitter almonds
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Trimming the beaks of young Muscovy ducks with scissors, but not spraying their feathers with bitter almond oil, was deemed an effective feather-pecking deterrent.
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Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
The gin uses 12 botanicals: juniper, coriander seed, angelica root, orris root, green cardamom seeds, cinnamon, bitter almond, licorice root, Violet leaves, and orange, lemon, and grapefruit peel.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
It’s drenched in syrupy sweet cherry liqueur, balanced by bitter almond, a floral rose and jasmine blend, and finished with sandalwood for a sweet, woody dry down.
—Danielle James, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
With its inky hue, Dolcetto dances across the palate with flavors of blackberries, violets, and a hint of bitter almond.
—Johnny Noakes, Hartford Courant, 15 July 2024
This red jar candle exudes an intoxicating blend of bitter almond, saffron, white floral jasmine, and ambered cedarwood.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2024
Medieval Arabic texts indicate that bitter almond was sometimes used to fade freckles and other discolorations, Stewart points out.
—Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 29 July 2023
Whole bitter almonds are not used for snacking or baking like sweet almonds are.
—USA TODAY, 4 July 2023
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Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
The gin uses 12 botanicals: juniper, coriander seed, angelica root, orris root, green cardamom seeds, cinnamon, bitter almond, licorice root, Violet leaves, and orange, lemon, and grapefruit peel.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
It’s drenched in syrupy sweet cherry liqueur, balanced by bitter almond, a floral rose and jasmine blend, and finished with sandalwood for a sweet, woody dry down.
—Danielle James, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
With its inky hue, Dolcetto dances across the palate with flavors of blackberries, violets, and a hint of bitter almond.
—Johnny Noakes, Hartford Courant, 15 July 2024
This red jar candle exudes an intoxicating blend of bitter almond, saffron, white floral jasmine, and ambered cedarwood.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2024
Medieval Arabic texts indicate that bitter almond was sometimes used to fade freckles and other discolorations, Stewart points out.
—Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 29 July 2023
Whole bitter almonds are not used for snacking or baking like sweet almonds are.
—USA TODAY, 4 July 2023
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“Bitter almond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bitter%20almond. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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