Jordan almond
noun [ C ] /ˈdʒɔː.dən ˌɑː.mənd/ /ˈdʒɔːr.dən ˌɑːl.mənd/
（西班牙产的）约旦杏仁
a type of high-quality almond, grown especially in Spain
Many types of sweet almond are produced in Spain, most notably the Jordan almond. 西班牙出产多种甜杏仁，最著名的是约旦杏仁。
Blanch the Jordan almonds for two minutes before draining and rubbing off the skins. 将约旦杏仁焯两分钟，然后沥干并磨去外皮。
US彩色糖衣杏仁
a sweet made of an almond inside a hard sugar shell
You've got to have Jordan almonds at your wedding, it's tradition. 你必须在自己的婚礼上吃彩色糖衣杏仁，这是传统。
I'm not so keen on Jordan almonds; they are too hard for me. 我不太喜欢彩色糖衣杏仁;他们对我来说太硬了。
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- They import large, plump Jordan almonds from Spain.
- Each table at the wedding reception had a small box of Jordan almonds on it.
- A single Jordan almond, covered in edible gold foil, was left on the plate.
- Jordan almonds usually come in a range of pastel colours, but I prefer this brand with the deep, bright colours.