amygdalus

æmɪɡˈdeɪləs

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of flowering plants in the rose family, including the almond and peach trees.

“The botanist studied the different species of amygdalus in the garden.”

2. noun

An almond tree or its fruit.

“The farmer harvested the amygdalus from his orchard.”

Synonyms

  • almond
  • almond tree

Antonyms

  • pine
  • pine tree