almond
/ˈɑ(l).mənd/ noun A2- The seed within the drupe of a small deciduous tree in family Rosaceae, Prunus amygdalus, considered a culinary nut.
- The tree that produces almonds.
- bitter almond. of variety Prunus amygdalus var. amara, (syn. Prunus dulcis var. amara), that only produces bitter fruits
- flowering almond (Prunus japonica), an ornamental shrub in family Rosaceae
- desert almond (Prunus andersonii), a North American shrub in family Rosaceae
- desert range almond or wild almond (Prunus fasciculata), North American shrub in family Rosaceae
- Indian almond or tropical almond (Terminalia catappa), in family Combretaceae
- bitter almond (Brabejum stellatifolium), in family Proteaceae
Plural almonds
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