amygdalate

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English

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Adjective

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amygdalate (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to almonds.
    Cyanide is known for its amygdalate flavor.

Noun

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amygdalate (countable and uncountable, plural amygdalates)

  1. (obsolete, uncountable) almond milk
  2. (organic chemistry, countable) Any salt or ester of amygdalic acid.