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Definition of flowering almond

flowering almond

Plural:flowering almonds
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flowering almond Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of several ornamental deciduous shrubs or small trees of the genus Prunus in the rose family (Rosaceae), especially Prunus triloba or Prunus glandulosa native to East Asia, cultivated for their profusion of showy pink or white single or double blossoms that appear in early spring before or with the leaves.

Example

"The garden path is lined with bushes of flowering almond that burst into delicate pink blooms every April."

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flowering almond. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flowering almond
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