apricot
//ˈeɪ.prɪ.kɒt//
Noun
apricotSingular
apricotsPlural
1
A small, round, orange-yellow fruit with soft, velvety skin and a single stone inside, having a sweet and slightly tart flavor.
I bought some fresh apricots at the market.
2
The tree (Prunus armeniaca) that bears apricots, native to Central Asia and widely cultivated in temperate regions.
We planted an apricot in our backyard last spring.
Synonym
Adjective
apricotCanonical form
1
Of a pale yellowish-orange color resembling the flesh of a ripe apricot.
She wore an apricot dress to the party.