Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A genus of plants, the almonds, properly included in the genus Prunus (which see).
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- noun used in former classifications for peach and almond trees which are now included in genus Prunus
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Examples
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Forest remnants consist primarily of Quercus persica and, up to an elevation of 2,400m, xerophilous forest of Quercus spp., hawthorn (Crataegus), almond (Prunus amygdalus), nettle tree (Celtis) and pear (Pyrus spp) predominates.
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Tacheng Nature Reserve (15 km2) supports riparian communities that contain wild almond (Prunus amygdalus) and its habitat.
Emin Valley steppe 2007
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There are several dozen wild or minor species, but the cultivated almond, Prunus amygdalus, came from western Asia and had been domesticated by the Bronze Age.
On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004
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The seeds of stone fruits are protected by a cyanide-generating enzyme that also produces the characteristic aroma of almond extract almonds are seeds of Prunus amygdalus.
On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004
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There are several dozen wild or minor species, but the cultivated almond, Prunus amygdalus, came from western Asia and had been domesticated by the Bronze Age.
On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004
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The seeds of stone fruits are protected by a cyanide-generating enzyme that also produces the characteristic aroma of almond extract almonds are seeds of Prunus amygdalus.
On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004
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For massage infusions, almond Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis, aloe vera Aloe barbadensis, and camellia Camellia japonica oils work well.
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Though Prunus amygdalus is, as its name hints, a close relative of plums, as well as peaches, you'll never eat this tree's fruit.
Hungry Magazine 2009
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Though Prunus amygdalus is, as its name hints, a close relative of plums, as well as peaches, you'll never eat this tree's fruit.
Hungry Magazine Cynthia Clampitt 2009
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ZISUNCUA S4A 1547 esp Selección Plantas Sevilla SL ES 20024471 00279 93 ZISUNTRE S 3B 1534 esp Selección Plantas Sevilla SL ES Espècie Prunus persica x Prunus amygdalus Nº Exp. Denominació Referència Obtentor / Codi / Titular Butlletí Nom comercial 20064699 100906 1-2007
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