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apricot definition

ap·ri·cot (ap′ri kät′, ā′pri-)

noun

  1. a small, yellowish-orange fruit that is closely related to the peach and plum
  2. any of various prunus trees bearing this fruit
  3. a yellowish-orange color

Etymology: Fr abricot < Port albricoque < Ar al-birqūq < LGr praikokion < L praecoquum, early matured (fruit) < prae-, beforehand + coquere, ripen, cook

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apricot Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • dry: On the shelf below are some Turkish dried apricots.

Noun used with modifier

  • ready-to-eat: Mash 1 small banana and roughly chop 25g ( 1oz ) ready-to-eat apricots.

Adjective modifier

  • dried: FRUIT SWEETS Hide an Almond or Brazil nut inside even-sized Dried apricots and Dates.

Modifies a noun

  • brandy: Float the apricot brandy over a barspoon on top.

Preposition: in

  • half: Split the apricots in half and remove the kernels.
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