New Word Wednesday: Almond
Almond: n. ( am mund ) Tasty tree born nut, raised with love and care by the Blue Diamond folks n Modesto, California.
Yeah, I know, you thought it was pronounced "all mond." Me too. Well, apparently the "L" sound, though not the actual letter, has gone missing. Surprisingly to me, the growers, processors, and local consumers in Modesto prefer not to acknowledge the "L." And if you do, it's like writing "outsider" across your forehead in lipstick!
It's worth learning to say "am mond," at least while you're in Modesto, because the little critters are awesome!
