bitter almond

Noun

Meaning

almond trees having white blossoms and poisonous nuts yielding an oil used for flavoring and for medicinal purposes

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

Amygdalus communis amara Prunus dulcis amara goober meat kernel nut peanut almond amygdala amara

Hypernyms

almond tree

Examples

Extract of bitter almond was once used medicinally, but even in small doses, effects are severe or lethal, especially in children; the cyanide must be removed before consumption. Source: Internet

The bitter almond is slightly broader and shorter than the sweet almond, and contains about 50% of the fixed oil that occurs in sweet almonds. Source: Internet

While plum seeds are not the most toxic within the rose family (the bitter almond is the most toxic ), large doses of these chemicals from any source are hazardous to human health. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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