almond
noun/ˈɑmənd/
Frequency rank: #7,367 most common English word
Meaning
A small, oval-shaped nut with a hard shell, often eaten as a snack or used in cooking.
Example sentence
She added a handful of almond slices to the salad for extra crunch.
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