almond

noun

Meaning

An edible oval seed produced by a tree in the rose family, often consumed as a snack or processed into milk or flour.

Examples

I prefer eating a handful of raw almonds as a healthy afternoon snack.
Many people choose almond milk as a dairy-free alternative for their coffee.

Synonyms: nut, seed, kernel, drupe

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almond

noun

Pronunciation: ˈɑːmənd

Definition

An edible oval seed produced by a tree in the rose family, often consumed as a snack or processed into milk or flour.

Examples

I prefer eating a handful of raw almonds as a healthy afternoon snack.
Many people choose almond milk as a dairy-free alternative for their coffee.
The recipe calls for a cup of finely ground almond flour to make the cake gluten-free.

Synonyms of almond

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