almond

/ˈɑː.mənd/
adjective
  1. Made from or flavored with almonds.
    • She prefers almond butter over peanut butter.
    • This almond milk is a great dairy-free alternative.
    • I ordered an almond croissant from the bakery.
  2. Having the pale brown color of an almond.
    • She wore an almond dress to the wedding.
    • The almond tiles gave the bathroom a warm, neutral look.
    • The kitten had soft almond fur.
noun
  1. An oval-shaped nut with a hard shell, commonly eaten raw or roasted, and used in cooking and baking.
    • She added sliced almonds to the salad for extra crunch.
    • Almonds are a popular snack because they are rich in healthy fats and protein.
    • The recipe calls for a cup of ground almonds to make the cake.
  2. The tree that produces almonds, with pink or white flowers.
    • Bees are essential for pollinating almond trees.
    • Farmers in California grow most of the world's almonds.
    • The almond tree in our backyard blooms beautifully every spring.
  3. A pale, light brown color resembling the skin of an almond.
    • She painted her living room walls a soft almond color.
    • His new car is a metallic almond that looks elegant.
    • The sweater comes in several shades, including almond and charcoal.
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