almond
almond
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n.（名词）
1.A deciduous tree(Prunus dulcis), native to Asia and northern Africa and having alternate, simple leaves, pink flowers, and leathery fruits.
杏树：一种原产于亚洲和北非的落叶树（杏树） ，有互生的单叶，粉色花朵和坚韧果实
2.The ellipsoidal kernel of this tree, either eaten as a nut or used for extraction of an oil for flavoring.
杏树果：这种树的椭圆形果子，可作坚果食用或提炼调味油
3.Any of several other plants, such as the Indian almond, especially those with fruits or seeds suggestive of the almond.
杏树属植物：其它几种植物，如印度杏树，尤指果实和种籽类似杏树的
4.Something having the oval form of an almond.
杏状物体：有杏的椭圆形状的东西
5.Color A pale tan.
【色彩】 浅黄褐色
ORIGIN
1.Middle Englishalmande
中古英语almande
2.from Old French
源自 古法语
3.from Late Latinamandula
源自 后期拉丁语amandula
4.alteration of Latinamygdala
拉丁语amygdala的变化
5.from Greekamugdal¶
源自 希腊语amugdal¶
