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apricot
[ ap-ri-kot, ey-pri- ]
noun
- the downy, yellow, sometimes rosy fruit, somewhat resembling a small peach, of the tree Prunus armeniaca.
- the tree itself.
- a pinkish yellow or yellowish pink.
- Also called wild apricot. Chiefly South Midland U.S. the maypop vine and its fruit; passionfruit.
apricot
/ ˈɪɪˌɒ /
noun
- a rosaceous tree, Prunus armeniaca, native to Africa and W Asia, but widely cultivated for its edible fruit
- the downy yellow juicy edible fruit of this tree, which resembles a small peach
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of apricot1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of apricot1
Example Sentences
She added: "We're even growing peaches, apricots, and nectarines outside currently, something that would have been unthinkable in previous years due to the risk of late frosts and lack of early pollinators."
You can thin out jams or preserves—apricot, cherry, fig, even marmalade—or simmer down fresh or frozen fruit into a sticky glaze.
A chewy, dried apricot in a salad offers a unique texture, while a pan-roasted apricot in a savory chicken dish with a rich pan sauce lends complexity and depth.
He went from standard citrus, apricot and avocado to a more exotic collection, adding finger limes, valentine pummelos, jaboticaba, cherimoya and pawpaw.
She shaves his face, massages his head, slices apples and apricots for his breakfast each morning.
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