Words / B2

AHM-uh-nd/ˈɑːmənd/

An almond is an oval nut from the almond tree, eaten as food or pressed for oil: ground almonds; almond oil. It is a named allergen in labelling. Nut is the broader class; marzipan is the paste. Quote almond in the nutrition table, then the allergen warning. Mix-up: almond vs Almond (a place-name); diamond (already in a B2 list); do not write almond for a peanut unless the source names both.

Meaning

An oval nut from the almond tree, eaten as food or pressed for oil.

Examples

• “Quote almond in the nutrition table, then the allergen warning, not a snack slogan.”
• “Almond oil featured in the food-tech practical, which is the pressed-oil sense — still quote ml if given.”

Good to know

ground almonds; almond oil / essence; an almond allergen warning. Broader: nut. Trap: diamond / peanut unless named. Food science and PSHE. An oval edible nut — quote the allergen line.

Near in meaning

nut, kernel, marzipan

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