Almond

/ˈæl.mənd/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A deciduous tree (Prunus dulcis) native to the Middle East and South Asia, cultivated for its edible seed, which is also called almond.
The almond tree blooms with beautiful pink flowers in the spring.
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.
I love adding sliced almond to my morning oatmeal for extra crunch.
A light brown color resembling that of the almond seed.
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.

Slang Meanings