amygdalic

[ am-ig-dal-ik ]
/ ˌæm ɪgˈdæl ɪk /

adjective

of almonds.
Chemistry. of or derived from amygdalin or amygdalic acid.

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Origin of amygdalic

1855–60; < Latin amygdal(a) almond + -ic

Words nearby amygdalic

amyelous, amygdala, amygdalaceous, amygdalate, amygdale, amygdalic, amygdaliform, amygdalin, amygdaline, amygdaloid, amygdaloid fossa
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