Word: almond
Word origin: Middle English: from Old French alemande, from medieval Latin amandula, from Greek amugdalē .
Phonetic:
ˈɑːmənd
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the oval edible nutlike seed (kernel) of the almond tree, growing in a woody shell, widely used as food. Example: almond biscuits
the tree that produces almonds, related to the peach and plum. Native to western Asia, it is widely cultivated in warm climates.
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