almond

  1. Noun.  (countable) A type of tree nut.
  2. Noun.  (countable) A small deciduous tree, ''Prunus dulcis'', that produces almonds.
  3. Noun.  (uncountable) The colour of the kernel of an almond without its shell and thin seed coat, a creamy off-white colour.
  4. Noun.  (uncountable) The color of an almond still covered by its skin, a shade of brown.
  5. Adjective.  brownish, resembling the colour of an almond nut.

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