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Definition of almond
almond
/ˈɑː.mənd/
al · mond
Plural:almonds
•Adjective:almond
almond Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
3
Tier
1
Usage
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1
The oval, edible nutlike seed (kernel) of the almond tree, which grows enclosed in a woody shell.
Example
"She snacked on a handful of roasted almonds during her afternoon study session."
2
A deciduous tree (Prunus dulcis) of the rose family, native to the Middle East and South Asia, widely cultivated for its edible seeds and pale pink blossoms.
Example
"The Mediterranean climate is perfectly suited for cultivating the almond."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'almande', borrowed from Old French 'amande', which derived via Late Latin 'amandula' from Greek 'amygdalē'. The 'l' was introduced in Latin and Romance languages, likely by false association with the Arabic definite article 'al-'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Almond. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/almond