apricot
An apricot is a type of sweet stone fruit that's usually orange or yellow when ripe.
Apricots are often eaten fresh as a snack, but they're also used in jams, preserves, and baked goods like pies. You might find them dried or canned too - dried apricots make great additions to oatmeal or trail mix, while canned apricot halves can be added to desserts like cobblers or crisps. In some parts of the world, apricot trees are cultivated for their oil, which is used in cooking and cosmetics.
How common is "apricot"?
Word apricot is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in magazine texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in magazine texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
A round sweet and juicy stone fruit, resembling peach or plum in taste, with a yellow-orange flesh, lightly fuzzy skin and a large seed inside.
Example: pickled apricots
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