amygdalic

[ am-ig-dal-ik ]

adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of amygdalic¹

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

Example Sentences

Of or pertaining to almonds; derived from amygdalin; as, amygdalic acid.

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