almondine
English
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
almond + -ine. Sense 2 is modelled on French almondin.
Adjective
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
Unlike most English adjectives, almondine typically follows the noun it describes, rather than preceding it.
Synonyms
Translations
garnished with almond slices
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Etymology 2
See almandine.
Noun
almondine (plural almondines)
Alternative forms
Translations
gemstone that is either a deep red garnet or a purple spinel
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