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apricot

[ˈeɪprɪkɒt]

apricot Definition

a juicy, soft fruit, resembling a small peach, with orange-yellow flesh and velvety skin.

Using apricot: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "apricot" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She made a delicious apricot tart.

  • Example

    The apricots in the market are ripe and sweet.

  • Example

    He planted an apricot tree in his garden.

Phrases with apricot

  • a sweet spread made from cooked apricots and sugar

    Example

    I love having apricot jam on my toast in the morning.

  • the seed inside the apricot pit, which can be eaten raw or roasted

    Example

    Apricot kernels are sometimes used in baking or as a snack.

  • a type of brandy made by distilling fermented apricots

    Example

    We enjoyed a glass of apricot brandy after dinner.

Origins of apricot

from Latin 'praecoquum', meaning 'early ripening fruit'

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Summary: apricot in Brief

An 'apricot' [ˈeɪprɪkɒt] is a juicy, soft fruit with orange-yellow flesh and velvety skin, resembling a small peach. It is often used in cooking, such as in apricot jam or apricot tart. The seed inside the apricot pit, called the apricot kernel, can also be eaten raw or roasted. Apricot brandy is a type of brandy made by distilling fermented apricots.