almondine
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English[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Etymology 1[edit]
From Middle English almandin; equivalent to almond + -ine. Sense 2 is modelled on French almondin.
Adjective[edit]
almondine (not comparable)
- (rare) Like or of the almond or almond tree.
- Garnished with almond slices.
- 2009, Katy Koontz, Insiders' Guide to the Great Smoky Mountains, page 91:
- You've probably heard of trout almondine, but how about cheese-baked trout, Parmesan trout, or trout with lemon rice stuffing?
Usage notes[edit]
Unlike most English adjectives, almondine typically follows the noun it describes, rather than preceding it.
Synonyms[edit]
Translations[edit]
garnished with almond slices
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Etymology 2[edit]
See almandine.
Noun[edit]
almondine (plural almondines)
Alternative forms[edit]
Translations[edit]
gemstone that is either a deep red garnet or a purple spinel
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Anagrams[edit]
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