ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ALMOND
From Old French almande, from Medieval Latin amandula, from Latin amygdala, from Greek amugdalē.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ALMOND»
The term «almond» is very widely used and occupies the
14.612 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
FREQUENCY
Very widely used
The map shown above gives the frequency of use of the term «almond» in the different countries.
Principal search tendencies and common uses of
almond
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our
English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «almond».
10 QUOTES WITH «ALMOND»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
almond.
Almond Joys are a childhood favorite, but most of us could do without all those grams of sugar, especially when trying to instill healthy habits in our kids.
I start the day with oatmeal with vanilla almond milk. If I don't, I'm dying by noon and eating everything in sight. On-set, I avoid crap and pack soup and salad. I cook pork chops or turkey tacos for dinner.
I have the same thing every day. I find it comforting. I have a banana, but I can never eat the whole banana. And I'll drink a couple of Actimels. And some kind of cereal with almond milk. And then after that, I have a Coke.
Most people draw from the mind, not the eye. They draw the idea of a table or a face, not what's in front of them. We don't actually see the line of the jaw as a line and we don't see an eye as a perfectly outlined almond shape.
One of my last few vices is coffee, but with a spot of almond or soymilk, it's never tasted better!
I said to the almond tree, 'Friend, speak to me of God,' and the almond tree blossomed.
People come to me with their passion about transportation, about education, about health care, about agriculture, the dairy industry, the almond growers. I'm just a kid in a candy store, learning and eating up all this different knowledge.
I love KIND bars. My favorites are coconut and almond and the dark chocolate and sea salt because staying fueled helps keep me from getting sick or injured. Bananas have also made a great comeback in my life. My kids eat them all the time on the go, which has inspired my go-to pre-run morning meal of peanut butter and banana on toast.
Every week, I heave open a supermarket skip and find therein a more exotic shopping list of items than I could possibly have invented - Belgian chocolates, ripe bananas, almond croissants, stone-ground raisin bread - often so much it would have fed a hundred people.
Natural beauty products are a must! I use coconut oil-based RMS makeup, and I slather almond oil on my hands to soak while I watch a movie.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ALMOND»
Discover the use of
almond in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
almond and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
. . Skellig won the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Children's Book Award and is now a major Sky1 feature film, starring Tim Roth and John Simm. David Almond is also winner of the 2010 Hans Christian Andersen award.
2
Strong Religion: The Rise of Fundamentalisms Around the World
Examines a variety of antimodernist, antisecular militant religious movements on five continents and within seven world religious traditions, analyzing the social structures, cultural contexts and political ramifications of fundamentalism ...
Gabriel A. Almond, R. Scott Appleby, Emmanuel Sivan, 2003
3
Almond Eyes, Lotus Feet
Additionally, the book offers a glossary of plants, flowers, spices, and grains and simple home remedies for women in all stages of life—from puberty to pregnancy to menopause—including: Almond-Saffron for cleansing and exfoliation ...
Sharada Dwivedi, Shalini Devi Holkar, 2009
4
The Monster Within: The Hidden Side of Motherhood
In this beautifully written book, Barbara Almond draws on her extensive clinical experience to bring this highly troubling issue to light.
5
Darren
Almond: journey time
One of the most significant British artists of the past decade and the youngest of the YBA Sensationartists, Darren Almond has worked with film, photography, live satellite broadcast, sculpture and drawing to establish a richly complex, ...
Darren Almond, Museum Folkwang Essen, Centrum Sztuki Współczesnej (Warsaw, Poland), 2006
6
(Not that You Asked): Rants, Exploits, and Obsessions
It is a deeply homoerotic pattern of conduct, often interracial in nature, and essentially humiliating.” On popular culture: “I have never actually owned a TV, a fact I mention whenever possible, in the hopes that it will make me seem ...
7
Photothermal Science and Techniques
Photothermal science; Thermal waves; Optical generation of thermal waves; photothermal effect; Instrumentation and detection techniques; Transient thermal phenomena; Photoacoustic spectroscopy; No -destructive evaluation; Thermal wave ...
D.P. Almond, Pravin Patel, 1996
Marc Almond's story features a larger than life cast of characters. It recounts his "de rigeur" plunge into drink, drugs, and debauchery as well as being an intimate portrait of the star-making personalities of the 1980s.
But Erin will tell you it is all true. And the proof is a girl named Heaven Eyes, who sees through all the darkness in the world to the joy that lies beneath. From the Hardcover edition.
10
Adam and Eve in Seventeenth-Century Thought
Fascinating account of the biblical story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ALMOND»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
almond is used in the context of the following news items.
Almond Prices Surge as Sales Boom Collides With Drought
But the almond craze has come at a cost. The growth in consumption -- coupled with smaller crops -- have sent prices surging to record levels. «Bloomberg, Jul 15»
Eat.Move.Connect: Recipe: Kale Almond Pesto
Pesto sauce is made with a few simple ingredients. By blending these ingredients in a food processor, you can create your own pesto at home. «Crow River Media, Jul 15»
Marcella's Butter Almond Cake
Add the almond extract, vanilla and salt, and whisk well, until smooth. With a rubber spatula, fold in the flour until just combined. 4) Spread the ... «Forward, Jul 15»
The Benefits of Almond Milk
ELLE's Jenna Maree-Kipling speaks to the founders of NotMilk about this new locally produced and fresh pressed almond milk and asks ... «Longevity LIVE, Jul 15»
Roasted almond and blueberry salad
Roasted almond and blueberry salad. Deliciously Ella's almond and blueberry salad is light and refreshing during summer. Photo: CLARE ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
Drought shrinks 2015 almond crop by 3 percent, industry says
Courtesy of Almond Board of California Almonds are processed at a packaging plant. This year's almond crop is expected to be slightly smaller ... «Capital press, Jul 15»
US (CA): Early almond harvest expected
An early bloom and warm weather are two of the factors that have contributed to what will likely be an early start to this year's almond harvest in ... «FreshPlaza, Jul 15»
Willunga Almond Blossom Festival 2015
EIGHTIES FEVER: Dressed for 2015 Almond Blossom Festival in 1980s attire are Sabine Verhack, Wendy Harrison, Jon Harrison, Sarah ... «The Times, Jul 15»
Almond down on subdued demand
Almond prices fell by Rs 100 per 40 kg in the national capital today due to subdued demand from retailers and stockists at prevailing higher ... «Business Standard, Jul 15»
Is Weed the New Almond?
Broccoli, beef, and perhaps most notably almonds have all come under fire in the past year for sucking up too much of California's scarce water. «New York Times, Jul 15»
