almond
/ˈɑː(l).mənd/
/ˈæ(l).mənd/
noun
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A type of tree nut.
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A small deciduous tree in family Rosaceae, Prunus dulcis, that produces predominantly sweet almonds.
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Other plants that produce almond-like nuts:
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The colour of the kernel of an almond without its shell and thin seed coat, a creamy off-white colour.
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The color of an almond still covered by its skin, a shade of brown.
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Anything shaped like an almond; specifically, a tonsil.
adjective
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Brownish, resembling the colour of an almond nut.