almond

n. a flat, oval nut that you can eat, often used in cakes or as a snack.

n. the edible, drupaceous seed of the tree Prunus amygdalus, widely utilised in culinary contexts.

“She added chopped almonds to the top of the cake for extra crunch.”

“The recipe calls for blanched almonds, which have had their thin brown skins removed to ensure a smoother texture in the final pastry.”

n. the small tree that produces almonds, which has pink or white flowers.

n. a small deciduous tree of the family Rosaceae, native to southwestern Asia and widely cultivated for its seeds.

“The almond trees were the first to bloom in the garden this spring.”

“Orchard owners in the valley rely heavily on honeybee populations to pollinate the almond blossoms during the brief flowering window in late winter.”

n. something that has an oval shape with pointed ends, like the nut.

n. an object or form characterised by an oval shape with tapered ends.

“The mirror had a beautiful almond shape that looked elegant on the wall.”

“The designer preferred almond-shaped stones for the necklace, arguing that the tapered edges provided a more sophisticated silhouette than traditional round gems.”

adj. having a light brown or creamy off-white colour like an almond.

adj. denoting a pale brownish or creamy off-white hue resembling the nut or its kernel.

“They chose an almond paint for the hallway to make it feel warm.”

“The interior decorator suggested almond-coloured upholstery to complement the dark mahogany furniture without making the room feel too somber.”

n. an old word for a tonsil in your throat.

n. an archaic anatomical reference to the tonsils, so named for their resemblance to the nut's shape.

“In the old medical book, the doctor referred to the patient's swollen almonds.”

“The historical text described a procedure to treat inflammation of the almonds, a term that has since been replaced by 'tonsils' in modern clinical practice.”

Archaic · Technical