Almonds

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The almond is a specie of a tree native to Iran and surrounding countries but widely cultivated elsewhere. The almond is also the name of the edible and widely cultivated seed of this tree.

The fruit of the almond is a drupe, consisting of an outer hull and a hard shell with the seed, which is not a true nut, inside. Shelling almonds refers to removing the shell to reveal the seed. Almonds are sold shelled or unshelled. Blanched almonds are shelled almonds that have been treated with hot water to soften the seedcoat, which is then removed to reveal the white embryo.

Almond grows best in Mediterranean climates with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters.
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  1. "Almond is a specie of a tree." This means sentence means:
  2. "Almond is widely cultivated elsewhere." This means sentence means:
  3. Almond is also the name of the edible fruit of this tree. "Edible" means:
  4. It consists of an outer hull and a hard shell. A "hard shell" means:
  5. "Almond grows best in Mediterranean climates." This sentence means:
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  1. Almonds do not grow well in other countries. How about in your country?
  2. Are almonds expensive or cheap in your country?
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