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adj
Like or of the almond or almond tree.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable, rare
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adj
Garnished with almond slices.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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noun
A gemstone that is either a deep red garnet or a purple spinel.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
From Middle English almandin; equivalent to almond + -ine. Sense 2 is modelled on French almondin.
See almandine.
Across languages
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.
