Noun: bitter almond 'bi-tu(r) 'aa-mund
- Almond trees having white blossoms and poisonous nuts yielding an oil used for flavouring and for medicinal purposes
"Bitter almond extract must be processed to remove toxic compounds";
- Prunus dulcis amara, Amygdalus communis amara
Derived forms: bitter almonds
Type of: almond tree
Encyclopedia: Bitter almond