apricot

Meanings

• noun

  A fruit that is usually small and round with a pit and a bright orange or red skin. The flesh is sweet and juicy.

  - "The apricot tree in our backyard is full of ripe fruit."
  - "Apricots are often used in baking and desserts."
  - "I prefer the taste of fresh apricots over dried ones."

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Pronunciation

1. /æepɹɪˈkɒt/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈeɪ.pɹɪ.kɒt/
   
   
   
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3. /ˈeɪ.pɹɪ.kɒt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with apricot
pot , spot , mop , prop , not , lot

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Variants

List of all variants of apricot that leads to same result
apricot , apricots

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Etymology

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The word 'apricot' comes from the Latin word 'praecoces', which means 'early ripening'.

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Trivia

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1. Apricots are rich in vitamin A and fiber.

2. Apricots were first introduced to Europe in the 16th century.

3. The largest producer of apricots in the world is Turkey.

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Related Concepts

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1. stone fruit: Apricots are classified as stone fruits because they have a large seed or pit in the center.

2. dried apricots: Dried apricots are made by drying fresh apricots in the sun or using a dehydrator. They are often used in baking and cooking.

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Culture

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Apricots have been cultivated for thousands of years and are native to China. They are mentioned in ancient Greek and Roman literature and have been used in various forms of art and music. In some cultures, apricots are considered a symbol of good fortune and prosperity.

How to Memorize "apricot"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize holding a ripe apricot in your hand. Imagine its bright orange or red skin and the juicy flesh inside.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'apricot' with the word 'sun' because of its bright orange color.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'A Prickly Pear Can Overpower A Porcupine' to remember the spelling of 'apricot'.

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