almond-bearing
|al-mond-bear-ing|
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/ˈɑːmənd ˌbɛrɪŋ/
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/ˈɑːmənd ˌbɛərɪŋ/
producing almonds
Etymology
'almond-bearing' is a compound word formed from 'almond' and 'bearing.' 'Almond' comes from Old French 'almande' and Latin 'amandula,' while 'bearing' comes from Old English 'beran,' meaning 'to carry or produce.'
'Almond' evolved from Old French 'almande' and Latin 'amandula,' and 'bearing' from Old English 'beran.' The compound 'almond-bearing' was formed in modern English to describe something that produces almonds.
Initially, it meant 'carrying or producing almonds,' and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
producing or yielding almonds; having almonds as fruit.
The almond-bearing trees were in full bloom.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/03 22:05