English Explanatory Dictionary

almondine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Like or of the almond or almond tree.
  2. Garnished with almond slices.
noun
  1. A gemstone that is either a deep red garnet or a purple spinel.

Pronunciation

/ˈɑː(l)məndiːn/ /ˈælməndiːn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-almondine.wav

Word forms

almondine almondines almandine almandite

Etymology

From Middle English almandin; equivalent to almond + -ine. Sense 2 is modelled on French almondin.

Synonyms

amandine
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