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a
: 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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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026
Many of Vic's iconic flavors will be available – including the chocolate almond fudge, muddy mocha, cherry amaretto, and mint chip.
—Molly Riehl, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
It’s formulated with soybean, sunflower seed, sweet almond, and castor seed oils that work in tandem to soften rough patches and lock in moisture, while glycerin draws water into the skin for immediate hydration.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Jan. 2026
Members of the Pinot Grigio fan club will likely be fond of this light-bodied white wine with flavors of green apple, lime, pear, and almond.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Almond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/almond. Accessed 5 Jan. 2026.
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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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