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Mandel — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • almond noun The edible seed of the almond tree, eaten as a nut, or the tree itself.
  • tonsil noun Ellipsis of palatine tonsil.

Senses

Mandel is used for these senses in English:

  • adenoid (symptom) an abnormally enlarged mass of lymphatic tissue at the back of the pharynx, often obstructing the nasal and ear passages and hindering speaking and breathing in young children.
  • almond Other plants that produce almond-like nuts:
  • almond (uncountable) The colour of the kernel of an almond without its shell and thin seed coat, a creamy off-white colour.
  • tonsil (anatomy, immunology) Ellipsis of palatine tonsil.

almond — full definition

  1. noun The edible seed of the almond tree, eaten as a nut, or the tree itself.
  2. noun A pale creamy-white or light brown colour, named after the nut.

tonsil — full definition

  1. noun Ellipsis of palatine tonsil.
  2. noun Any of various small masses of lymphoid tissues.

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