almondine

== English == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɑː(l)məndiːn/, /ˈælməndiːn/ === Etymology 1 === From Middle English almandin; equivalent to almond +‎ -ine. Sense 2 is modelled on French almondin. ==== Adjective ==== almondine (not comparable) (rare) Like or of the almond or almond tree. Garnished with almond slices. ===== Usage notes ===== Unlike most English adjectives, almondine typically follows the noun it describes, rather than preceding it. ===== Synonyms ===== amandine ===== Translations ===== === Etymology 2 === See almandine. ==== Noun ==== almondine (plural almondines) A gemstone that is either a deep red garnet or a purple spinel. ===== Alternative forms ===== almandine almandite ===== Translations ===== === Anagrams === denominal, mandoline, melanonid, nonmedial