apricot
UK: ˈeɪprɪkɒt | US: ˈæprɪkɑːt
n. a small, sweet, orange-yellow fruit resembling a peach
n. the tree bearing this fruit
n. a pale orange-yellow color
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The word "apricot" traces back to Latin praecox (early-ripening), which evolved into praecoquum in Late Latin. Through Arabic al-barqūq (the plum) and Spanish albaricoque, it entered English as "apricot." The cot segment reflects its association with quince-like fruits (cotōneum). The word’s journey highlights cultural exchanges in the Mediterranean, where the fruit was prized for ripening earlier than peaches.
She packed a ripe apricot in her lunchbox.
The apricot tree blossomed beautifully in spring.
The walls were painted a warm apricot hue.
Dried apricots are a popular snack in many countries.
He made a delicious apricot jam from his garden harvest.