Almond (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. the nutlike kernel of the fruit of either of two trees, Prunus dulcis(sweet almond ) or P. dulcis amara(bitter almond ), which grow in warm temperate regions.
  2. the tree itself.
  3. a delicate, pale tan.
  4. anything shaped like an almond, especially an ornament.
adjective
  1. of the color, taste, or shape of an almond.
  2. made or flavored with almonds: almond cookies.
noun
  1. a small widely cultivated rosaceous tree, Prunus amygdalus, that is native to W Asia and has pink flowers and a green fruit containing an edible nutlike seed
  2. the oval-shaped nutlike edible seed of this plant, which has a yellowish-brown shell
  3. made of or containing almonds
    • a pale yellowish-brown colour
    • (as adjective)
  4. Also called: almond green
    • yellowish-green colour
    • (as adjective)
  5. anything shaped like an almond nut
Almond (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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