Noun
used in former classifications for peach and almond trees which are now included in genus Prunus
Source: WordNetThe peach is classified with the almond in the subgenus Amygdalus, distinguished from the other subgenera by the corrugated seed shell. Source: Internet
With this classification, the genus Prunus is considered to include Armeniaca, Cerasus, Amygdalus, Padus, Laurocerasus, Pygeum, and Maddenia. Source: Internet