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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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Although All-In-One almond trees can self-pollinate, having bees around will produce a larger crop.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
The French toast is made with pistachio bread, dipped in batter, griddled and served alongside a sweet cherry sauce and toasted almonds.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 1 Apr. 2026
For dessert, the astronauts will have their pick of cookies, pudding, cake, cobbler, chocolate and candy-coated almonds, NASA said.
—Charlie Gile, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
The French toast is made with pistachio bread, dipped in batter, griddled and served alongside a sweet cherry sauce and toasted almonds.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 1 Apr. 2026
For dessert, the astronauts will have their pick of cookies, pudding, cake, cobbler, chocolate and candy-coated almonds, NASA said.
—Charlie Gile, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Trail Mix Combine your favorite nuts and seeds like almonds, cashews, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Almond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/almond. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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almond
noun
al·mond
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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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