amygdaline

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a·myg·da·line

(ə-mĭg′də-lĭn, -līn′)

adj.

Of, relating to, or resembling an almond.

[Latin amygdalinus, from Greek amugdalinos, from amugdalē, almond.]

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amygdaline

(əˈmɪɡdəlɪn; -ˌlaɪn)

adj

1. (Anatomy) anatomy of or relating to a tonsil

2. (Cookery) of or resembling almonds

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