ALL meanings of bitter almond
bit·ter al·mond
B b - noun bitter almond a variety of almond whose bitter seeds yield hydrocyanic acid upon hydrolysis 3
- noun bitter almond the nutlike kernel of the fruit of either of two trees, Prunus dulcis (sweet almond) or P. dulcis amara (bitter almond) which grow in warm temperate regions. 1
- noun bitter almond the tree itself. 1
- noun bitter almond a delicate, pale tan. 1
- noun bitter almond anything shaped like an almond, especially an ornament. 1
- adjective bitter almond of the color, taste, or shape of an almond. 1
- adjective bitter almond made or flavored with almonds: almond cookies. 1