burnt almond

noun

1. Often burnt almonds. roasted sweet almond.

burnt almond

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of burnt almond¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

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