almond
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈɑmənd// UK //ˈɒlmənd// al·mond
n. a small, edible nut with a hard shell and a sweet, oily kernel inside. You often eat them as a snack or use them in baking.
n. the edible seed of the almond tree, typically enclosed in a hard, woody shell. Commonly used in cooking, confectionery, and oil production.
She eats a handful of almonds every morning.
The recipe calls for ground almonds to make the cake moist and rich.
Almonds are nutritionally dense, providing significant amounts of vitamin E, magnesium, and healthy monounsaturated fats.