bitter almond

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bitter almond

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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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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