amygdalate

English

Etymology 1

From Latin amygdala +‎ -ate (“salt or ester”).[1]

Noun

amygdalate (plural amygdalates)

  1. (organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of amygdalic acid.

Etymology 2

From Latin amygdala +‎ -ate (adjectival suffix).[1]

Adjective

amygdalate (not comparable)

  1. (Can we verify(+) this sense?) Of or pertaining to almonds.
    Cyanide is known for its amygdalate flavor.

Etymology 3

From Latin amygdala +‎ -ate.[1]

Noun

amygdalate (uncountable)

  1. (Can we verify(+) this sense?) (obsolete) Synonym of almond milk.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 “amygdalate, adj. and n.”, in OED Online ⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
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