An almond is an oval-shaped seed from the almond tree, often eaten as a nut or used to make milk, oil, and flavorings. It has a mild, slightly sweet taste and a firm texture.
From Old French *almande* or *amande*, from Late Latin *amandula*, from Latin *amygdala*, from Greek *amygdalē* “almond.” The initial *l* in English spelling was added by confusion with similar words.
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