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: 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
b
: any of several similar fruits
2
: a tree that produces almonds
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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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It's naturally found in milk, salmon, almonds, and leafy greens like spinach and kale.
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Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2025
It's naturally found in milk, salmon, almonds, and leafy greens like spinach and kale.
—Laura Schober, Health, 6 Mar. 2025
One study found that between April 2018 and April 2022, retaliatory tariffs cost almond farmers about $875 million.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2025
Their first stop is always the French Cow, in shed 5, for a Nutella, almond, and coconut crepe.
—Sarah Bence, AFAR Media, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Almond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/almond. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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almond
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1
: a small tree (Prunus amygdalus) of the rose family with flowers and young fruit resembling those of the peach
2
: the drupaceous fruit of the almond
especially
: its ellipsoidal edible kernel used as a nut compare amygdalin
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