noun
almond
AH-muhnd
noun
1
The edible seed of the almond tree, eaten as a nut, or the tree itself.
"She sprinkled sliced almonds over the salad."
"Almond trees blossom in early spring."
2
A pale creamy-white or light brown colour, named after the nut.
"The walls were painted a soft almond shade."
How to Use Almond
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common edible nut, or the pale creamy colour named after it.
Common pairings
almond milk
almond oil
roasted almonds
Word Forms
more almond comparative, almonds plural, Almonds plural, most almond superlative
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Etymology
From Old French almande/amande, tracing back through Latin amygdala to Ancient Greek amygdálē.