Apricot
English Meaning
A fruit allied to the plum, of an orange color, oval shape, and delicious taste; also, the tree (Prunus Armeniaca of Linnæus) which bears this fruit. By cultivation it has been introduced throughout the temperate zone.
- A deciduous Asian tree (Prunus armeniaca) having alternate leaves and clusters of usually white flowers.
- The edible yellow-orange fruit of this tree.
- A moderate, light, or strong orange to strong orange yellow.