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almandine

noun
al·​man·​dine | \ ˈal-mən-ˌdēn How to pronounce almandine (audio) , -ˌdīn\

Definition of almandine

: almandite

Examples of almandine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 Followed was a bountiful buffet of seafood gumbo, prime rib, shrimp alfredo, Lyonnaise potatoes, green beans almandine, creamed spinach and chocolate cake. — Elizabeth Moore, NOLA.com, "North Shore Notables: Rotary Club honors scholars of the year," 6 May 2018 Side dishes include familiar steakhouse favorites such as au gratin potatoes, ratatouille, creamed spinach, green beans almandine and Caesar, wedge or house salads with walnuts, goat cheese and a champagne-tarragon vinaigrette. — Bud Kennedy, star-telegram, "If you miss Dallas’ The Palm steakhouse, sail an hour south to the Harbor Inn," 7 Aug. 2017

First Known Use of almandine

15th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for almandine

Middle English alemaundine, from Anglo-French alamandine, alteration of Old French alabandine, from Medieval Latin alabandina, from Alabanda, ancient city in Asia Minor

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