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Meaning of apricot
The primary meaning of the word "apricot" refers to a small, golden-orange colored fruit that is often eaten fresh or used in jams and preserves.
Etymology of apricot
The word "apricot" has its origin in the 15th century, derived from the Arabic "al-barqouq", referring to the plum, and later from the Portuguese "albricoque", which was adapted into Middle English as "apricot".
Historically, the word has been used to refer to the fruit, the tree, and also to a yellow-orange color.
Synonyms
peach
plum
cherry
nectarine
mango
pineapple
papaya
guava
pomegranate
quince
persimmon
loquat
medlar
greengage
damson
prune
fig
grape
pears
berries
orange
lemon
lime
kumquat
apricot plum
chokeberry
elderberry
gooseberry
currant
cranberry
blueberry
raspberry
blackberry
strawberry
watermelon
cantaloupe
honeydew
Definitions
- A small, golden-orange colored fruit with a velvety skin and a single stone, eaten fresh or used in jams and preserves.
- The tree that produces the apricot fruit, native to Central Asia and now cultivated in many parts of the world.
Usage Examples
- The apricot tree blossomed with beautiful pink flowers in the spring.
- She made a delicious apricot jam using fresh fruit from the market.
- The apricot color of the sunset was breathtaking.