Definition of "almond" in English

noun

1. (countable) The seed within the drupe of a small deciduous tree in family Rosaceae, Prunus amygdalus, considered a culinary nut.

2. (countable) The tree that produces almonds.

3. Other plants that produce almond-like nuts:

4. (uncountable) The colour of the kernel of an almond without its shell and thin seed coat, a creamy off-white colour.

5. (uncountable) The colour of an almond still covered by its skin, a shade of brown.

6. (uncountable) Flavour or other characteristics of almond.

   • I can't eat it if it has too much almond in it.

7. Anything shaped like an almond; specifically, (anatomy, archaic) a tonsil.

adjective

1. Brownish, resembling the colour of an almond nut.