amygdaline

[uh-mig-duh-lin, -lahyn]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or resembling an almond.

amygdaline

/ əˈmɪɡdəlɪn, -ˌlaɪn /

adjective

1. anatomy of or relating to a tonsil

2. of or resembling almonds

Word History and Origins

Origin of amygdaline¹

1725–35; < Latin amygdalinus < Greek amygdálinos of almonds. See amygdala, -ine ¹

Example Sentences

But, this being proved, is it now very improbable that both were derived from the almond, or from some common amygdaline progenitor?

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