: 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 WebVanilla and almond extracts: For a duo of flavors to add depth to the cake.—Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 5 June 2024 Sprinkle powdered sugar and lemon zest on top, and add a handful of crushed almonds, pecans, or walnuts to balance it all out.—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2024 Slivered almonds, whole pine nuts and chopped walnuts, pecans and cashews add great flavor and crunch.—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 16 May 2024 Dinner included a filet and salmon duet entrée, as well as a chocolate mousse and roasted almond sponge with brown butter sable and caramelized nuts as desserts.—San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 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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