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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A variety of almond (Prunus dulcis var. amara) having kernels that yield an oil consisting mostly of benzaldehyde and some hydrocyanic acid. The detoxified oil can be used for flavoring.
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- noun almond trees having white blossoms and poisonous nuts yielding an oil used for flavoring and for medicinal purposes
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