sweet almond
Definition
Noun 1. A type of almond tree: A small, bushy, deciduous tree (Prunus dulcis, variety dulcis) originally from Asia and North Africa, known for its attractive pink blossoms. 2. The edible nut of this tree: The highly valued, edible seed produced by this tree, which is enclosed in a hard green hull.
Usage
The term "sweet almond" is used to specifically identify the common, edible variety of almond, distinguishing it from the bitter almond. It refers to both the tree itself and, more commonly, its nut.
Examples
- Referring to the tree:
- The sweet almond tree in the orchard is covered in beautiful pink flowers every spring.
- Farmers in California cultivate vast groves of sweet almond.
- Referring to the nut:
- For this recipe, you will need one cup of ground sweet almond.
- The flavor of sweet almond is mild and nutty, unlike its bitter counterpart.
Advanced Usage
- Botanical/Agricultural Context: In technical writing, "sweet almond" specifies the cultivar grown for direct human consumption, as opposed to "bitter almond" ( var. ), which is primarily used for flavoring extracts and oils due to its toxic cyanide content.
- Culinary Context: It is often used in recipes and ingredient lists to ensure the correct type of almond is used, especially when the distinction from bitter almond is crucial for safety and flavor.
Variants and Related Words
- Almond (): The general species name. In common usage, "almond" typically implies the sweet almond unless specified otherwise.
- Bitter Almond: The inedible variety of almond, containing amygdalin, which can release cyanide.
- Almond Tree: A general term for trees of the species .
Synonyms
- Common Almond (when distinguishing from other varieties like the bitter almond)
- Edible Almond
Related Phrases/Compounds
- Sweet Almond Oil: A fixed oil pressed from sweet almonds, used in cosmetics and as a carrier oil.
- She uses sweet almond oil as a moisturizer for her skin.
Noun
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small bushy deciduous tree native to Asia and North Africa having pretty pink blossoms and highly prized edible nuts enclosed in a hard green hull; cultivated in southern Australia and California
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