Meaning & Definition of word "Apricot"
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Apricot
/ˈeɪ.prɪ.kɑːt/
noun:
- 1. A small, soft fruit with yellow to orange skin and a sweet, tangy flesh, typically containing a pit.
- Example: I bought some fresh apricots from the farmer's market.
- 2. The tree that bears apricots, which is cultivated for its fruit.
- Example: The apricot is a flowering tree native to Asia.
- 3. A pale orange color resembling that of the apricot fruit.
- Example: She painted the walls in a soft apricot shade for a warm feel.
Etymology
From Middle French 'abricot' from Latin 'praecoquus', meaning 'early ripe'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
in apricot season:
Referring to the time when apricots are ripe and available.
apricot jam:
A sweet spread made from cooked apricots and sugar.
Related Words
apricot tree:
The tree that produces apricots.
dried apricots:
Apricots that have been dried for preservation.
Slang Meanings of apricot
Meaning: A term of endearment.
Example Sentence: Hey, apricot, where are you going?
Meaning: Referring to someone with a sweet personality.
Example Sentence: She's such an apricot; always so kind.