almond
Translation
almond
Examples
She added almonds to the salad.
She added almonds to the salad.
Almond milk is a popular dairy alternative.
Almond milk is a popular dairy alternative.
Grammar Patterns
((an almond)) the nut of the almond tree She added almonds to the salad.
((almond)) ((noun)) made from almonds Almond milk is a popular dairy alternative.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nut, pecan, walnut, cashew
Etymology
From Old French 'almande', from Latin 'amygdala', which comes from Greek 'amugdalē'.
Memory Tips
The 'L' in almond is often silent in American English, sounding more like 'ah-mund'.