Meaning & Definition of word "Almond"
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Almond
/ˈæl.mənd/
noun:
- 1. A deciduous tree (Prunus dulcis) native to the Middle East and South Asia, cultivated for its edible seed, which is also called almond.
- Example: The almond tree blooms with beautiful pink flowers in the spring.
- 2. The edible oval-shaped seed of the almond tree, commonly used in cooking and baking, and available in various forms such as whole, sliced, or ground into flour.
- Example: I love adding sliced almond to my morning oatmeal for extra crunch.
- 3. A light brown color resembling that of the almond seed.
- Example: She painted the walls a soft almond color to create a warm atmosphere in the room.
Etymology
Middle English 'almande', from Old French 'almande', from Latin 'amygdala', from Greek 'amygdalē'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
almond-shaped eyes:
Eyes that are elongated and appear similar to the shape of an almond.
to go nuts for almonds:
To have a strong liking or craving for almonds.
Related Words
nut:
A hard-shelled fruit or seed.
marzipan:
A confection made from almond meal and sugar.
almond milk:
A plant milk made from ground almonds.