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Meanings

• noun

  A small, round fruit with a hard shell and a single seed.

  - "He enjoyed eating almonds while watching a movie."
  - "She added almonds to her salad for crunch."

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Pronunciation

1. [ˈaɪ̯ɾm̩]
   
   
   
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Synonyms

subject , topic , article , object , thing , couple

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with item
almond , mandolin , balm in hand , helmand , plasmand , palindrome , damond , gondolier , bonhomme , domando , bandolier

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Variants

List of all variants of item that leads to same result
item , items , itemed , iteming , collector's item , collector's items , line item , line items , line-item , line-item veto , line-item vetoes

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'almond' comes from the Old French word 'almande' or the Latin word 'amygdala', meaning 'almond' or 'kernel of a fruit'.

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Trivia

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1. Almonds are a good source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats.

2. Almonds were once used as currency in ancient civilizations.

3. The largest almond in the world weighed over 1 pound.

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Related Concepts

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1. Almond tree: A tree that produces almonds. The scientific name of the almond tree is Prunus dulcis.

2. Almond oil: An edible oil extracted from almonds. It is rich in vitamin E and is often used in cosmetics and cooking.

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Culture

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Almonds have been used for food and medicine for thousands of years. They are native to the Middle East and South Asia and have been a staple food in many cultures. Almonds are often used in baking and cooking, and they are also used to make almond milk and almond butter. In literature, almonds have been used as symbols of fertility and longevity.

How to Memorize "item"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a hand holding a small, round fruit with a hard shell. Visualize cracking open the shell to reveal the seed inside.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'almond' with the image of a hand holding a small, round fruit. You can also associate it with the taste and texture of almonds.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'A Large Man Nibbles Delicious Almonds' to remember the spelling of 'almond'.

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