almond

The word “almond” means the edible seed of the almond tree, eaten as a nut, or the tree itself. In plain terms, a common edible nut, or the pale creamy colour named after it.

“Almond” is pronounced AH-muhnd (/ˈɑ(l).mənd/ in IPA).

Here is “almond” used in a sentence: “She sprinkled sliced almonds over the salad.”

“Almond” is a noun.

The word “almond” comes from Ancient Greek. From Old French almande/amande, tracing back through Latin amygdala to Ancient Greek amygdálē.

“Almond” is an uncommon word in modern English.

“Almond” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the edible seed of the almond tree, eaten as a nut, or the tree itself.

Botanically, an almond is a seed found inside the fruit of the almond tree, though it is commonly eaten and referred to as a nut. This distinction is a common point of confusion, since almonds are grouped with nuts in everyday cooking and nutrition despite their botanical classification.

"Almond-shaped" describes eyes with a pointed, elongated oval shape resembling the outline of an almond seed. It is a common descriptive phrase in both everyday and literary English.

Yes, "almond" describes a pale creamy-white or light brown color, named after the shade of the nut's shell or flesh. It is commonly used in contexts such as paint, fashion, and interior design.