bitter almond

bitter almond
bitter almond n an almond with a bitter taste that contains amygdalin also a tree (Prunus dulcis amara) of the rose family (Rosaceae) producing bitter almonds

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1. Prunus dulcis var. amara. 2. the fruit or seed of P. dulcis var. amara, which contains the toxin amygdalin; it is a source of bitter almond oil and almond oil (see under oil).

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