almond
n.
type of edible nut; tree which produces these nuts
Almond
almond
Noun
1. small bushy deciduous tree native to Asia and North Africa having pretty pink blossoms and highly prized edible nuts enclosed in a hard green hull; cultivated in southern Australia and California
(synonym) sweet almond, Prunus dulcis, Prunus amygdalus, Amygdalus communis
(hypernym) almond tree
(hyponym) jordan almond
2. oval-shaped edible seed of the almond tree
(hypernym) edible nut
(hyponym) Jordan almond
(part-holonym) sweet almond, Prunus dulcis, Prunus amygdalus, Amygdalus communis
Almonds
This is a good omen. It has wealth in store. However, sorrow will go with it for a short while. If the almonds are defective, your disappointment in obtaining a certain wish will be complete until new conditions are brought about.
Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or "What's in a dream": a scientific and practical exposition; By Gustavus Hindman, 1910. For the open domain e-text see:
Guttenberg Project
almonds, dried, unblanched
Amount per 100g:
• Calories.......................589
• Total Fat......................52 g
• Saturated Fat.................5 g
• Cholesterol..................0 mg
• Sodium........................11 mg
• Total Carbohydrate......20 g
• Dietary Fiber...................11 g
• Protein.........................20 g Vitamin A 0 IU Vitamin C 1 mg
Calcium 266 mg Iron 4 mg