: the drupaceous fruit of a small tree (Prunus dulcis synonym P. amygdalus) of the rose family with flowers and young fruit resembling those of the peach
especially: its ellipsoidal edible kernel used as a nut
This nut is seed of a tree in the rose family, native to Southwest Asia. The tree grows somewhat larger and lives longer than the peach. It is strikingly beautiful when in flower. The nuts are either sweet or bitter. Sweet almonds are the edible type consumed as nuts and used in cooking. The extracted oil of bitter almonds is used to make flavoring extracts for foods and liqueurs. Almonds provide small amounts of protein, iron, calcium, phosphorus, and B vitamins, and are high in fat.
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Add berries to smoothies and yogurt, or eat them with a handful of almonds and walnuts.—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 23 June 2025 Tasting Notes: Honey, buttered toffee, soft vanilla and a touch of almond.
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Approx.—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025 Nut Butter on Apple Slices A thin layer of almond or peanut butter on apple slices combines fiber, healthy fats, and just a little natural sweetness.—Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 19 June 2025 This is a problem for folks with food allergies who need to steer clear of almonds and trust the label to tell them the truth about what’s in the product.—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for almond
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Etymology
Middle English almande, from Anglo-French alemande from Late Latin amandula, alteration of Latin amygdala, from Greek amygdalē
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