ˈɑ:mənd n. 1
the oval nutlike
seed (kernel) of the stone-fruit
from the
tree Prunus dulcis, of
which there are
sweet and bitter varieties. 2 the tree
itself, of the rose
family and
allied to the peach and
plum. øalmond eyes
narrow almond-shaped eyes. almond
oil the oil expressed from the seed (esp. the bitter variety), used
for toilet preparations,
flavouring, and
medicinal purposes. almond
paste =
MARZIPAN. [ME f. OF alemande etc. f. med.L amandula f. L amygdala f. Gk amugdale: assoc.
with words in AL-]