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bitter almond

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bitter almond
n.
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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Noun1.bitter almond - almond trees having white blossoms and poisonous nuts yielding an oil used for flavoring and for medicinal purposes
Amygdalus communis amara, Prunus dulcis amara
almond tree - any of several small bushy trees having pink or white blossoms and usually bearing nuts


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