al·mond 'äm-ənd, 'am-; 'äl-mənd, 'al- n
1) a small tree (Prunus amygdalus) of the rose family with flowers and young fruit resembling those of the peach
2) the drupaceous fruit of the almond esp its ellipsoidal edible kernel used as a nut compare AMYGDALIN
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al·mond (ahґmənd) [Fr. amande, from L. amygdala almond] 1. Prunus dulcis. 2. the fruit or seed of Prunus dulcis, source of almond oil and bitter almond oil (see under oil). Called also amygdala.Medical dictionary. 2011.