: 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.
Examples of almond in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebAlso, almond butter is safe for people with peanut allergies if it's made in a peanut-free facility.—Jillian Kubala, Health, 9 July 2024 Now, six decades later, those almonds have helped researchers piece together the shipwreck’s timeline.—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 July 2024 Similarly, mix a few drops of essential oils—like eucalyptus, almond, tea tree, and peppermint—with water and spray it around nesting sites to repel carpenter bees.—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2024 The blackberries were added to the greased pan and covered with lemon juice and ¼ teaspoon almond extract.—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 24 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for almond
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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
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