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apricot Definition


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apricot
noun
    1. A small deciduous tree with oval toothed leaves and white or pale pink flowers.
    2. The small edible fruit of this plant, which has yellow flesh and a soft furry yellowish-orange skin, eaten fresh, or used to make jams, preserves, etc.
    3. The colour of this fruit. Also as adj.
Etymology: 16c: from Portuguese albricoque, from Latin praecox early-ripening.



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