burnt almond

American  

noun

1. Often burnt almonds. roasted sweet almond.

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burnt almond British  

noun

1. a sweet consisting of an almond enclosed in burnt sugar

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Etymology

Origin of burnt almond

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

“We should learn our lesson,” Tsiamitas said, looking at stumps of burnt almond trees.

From Reuters

Each had a full measure of coloured sugar-plums at the usual price, and along with these a burnt almond gratis.

From The Parent's Assistant Stories for Children by Edgeworth, Maria

Cyril, with dreamy sentiment, "How I wish I was a burnt almond!"

From Airy Fairy Lilian by Margaret Wolfe Hamilton (AKA Duchess)

No, not witchcraft," she answered, helping herself with her dainty fingers to a burnt almond from the Venetian glass dish,—"not witchcraft,—memory; aided, perhaps, by some native quickness of perception.

From Hilda Wade, a Woman with Tenacity of Purpose by Allen, Grant

Each had a full measure of coloured sugar- plums at the usual price, and along with these a burnt almond gratis.

From The Parent's Assistant by Edgeworth, Maria