almond cookie
Definition
Noun: A type of very rich cookie that contains ground almonds as a primary ingredient. This cookie is traditionally shaped like a crescent.
Usage
The term "almond cookie" is used to refer to a specific baked good. It is a countable noun. * Would you like an almond cookie with your tea? * These almond cookies are my grandmother's specialty. * The bakery sells several varieties of almond cookies.
Advanced Usage
- As a Modifier: "Almond cookie" can function as a compound noun modifier.
- I love the almond cookie dough.
- She bought an almond cookie mix from the store.
Variants and Related Words
- Almond crescent: A more descriptive name highlighting the characteristic shape.
- German Christmas cookie / Springerle: Some traditional European almond cookies, like Springerle, are related in their use of ground almonds but may differ in shape, flavoring, or preparation method.
Synonyms
- Macaroon: A confection made from ground almonds, egg whites, and sugar. While similar in primary ingredient, macaroons are often softer, chewier, and dome-shaped compared to the typically crisp, crescent-shaped almond cookie.
- Biscuit (UK): The British English term for a sweet, baked, crisp item. An almond cookie could be described as an "almond biscuit."
Different Meanings
The term "almond cookie" does not have other distinct meanings. It consistently refers to the specific food item described in the definition.
Noun
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very rich cookie containing ground almonds; usually crescent-shaped
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