amygdaline

9.9

Having the shape of an almond

adjective
/əˈmɪɡdəˌlaɪn/

Specialized

: amigdalino

The architect designed the windows with an amygdaline curve reminiscent of almond shells.

Examples

The artist painted her eyes with an amygdaline shape to convey delicacy.
She admired the amygdaline contours of the sculpture.
Certain seeds possess an amygdaline appearance under the microscope.
The amygdaline shape of the leaves caught my attention.
The architect designed the windows with an amygdaline curve reminiscent of almond shells.
The artist painted her eyes with an amygdaline shape to convey delicacy.
The amygdaline shape of the leaves caught my attention.

Synonyms

almond-shaped

vsamygdaline

3 3.6

An oval shape with slightly pointed ends like an almond

is broader, used for general resemblance beyond that specific usage

amygdaloidal

vsamygdaline

Specialized

9.9

Shaped like an almond

is broader, referring to resemblance or relation beyond just exact shape

amygdaliform

vsamygdaline

Specialized

9.9

A thing that has the shape of an almond

is more general, meaning resemblance or relation not limited to outline

amygdaloid

vsamygdaline

Specialized

9.9

Having the shape of an almond

is broader, covering overall resemblance or appearance beyond simple outline

almondy

vsamygdaline

5.8

An oval shape that is pointed at one or both ends like an almond

is more general, applying to resemblance or relation beyond mere form

How Almond-Shaped

almond-shaped

3 3.6

amygdaline

Specialized

9.9

oval

38 1.0

Surface Forms

amygdaline positive

Morphology

amygdaline = amygdala (semi-transparent) = amygdal + ine

The adjective is built from the specialized combining form 'amygdal-' plus the adjectival suffix '-ine'; the form and meaning are technical and not immediately obvious to general learners.

Etymology

Amygdaline comes from the Greek word amygdalē meaning 'almond', so it describes things that are almond-shaped or that look like an almond.