apricot
noun
apri·cot
ˈa-prə-ˌkät 
ˈā-
ˈā-
often attributive
1
a
: the oval orange-colored fruit of a temperate-zone tree (Prunus armeniaca) resembling the related peach and plum in flavor
b
: a tree that bears apricots
2
: a variable color averaging a moderate orange
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Data shows that the phenolic compounds in apricots may help reduce the risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer.13
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Lindsey Desoto, Verywell Health, 5 June 2025
Good sources of insoluble fiber include raspberries, pears, apricots, figs, and prunes, which are known for promoting regularity.14
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—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 3 June 2025
Sawyer won the grand prize of $75,000 with a spice-roasted rack of lamb, chanterelles, apricots and uni on top of a silky sunchoke puree.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
Drinking juice from the same fruits (prunes, grapes, and apricots) also improved constipation, but didn’t increase stool weight as much.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 7 May 2025
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Lindsey Desoto, Verywell Health, 5 June 2025
Good sources of insoluble fiber include raspberries, pears, apricots, figs, and prunes, which are known for promoting regularity.14
4.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 3 June 2025
Sawyer won the grand prize of $75,000 with a spice-roasted rack of lamb, chanterelles, apricots and uni on top of a silky sunchoke puree.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
Drinking juice from the same fruits (prunes, grapes, and apricots) also improved constipation, but didn’t increase stool weight as much.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 7 May 2025
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“Apricot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apricot. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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apricot
noun
apri·cot
ˈap-rə-ˌkät
ˈā-prə-
ˈā-prə-
: an oval orange-colored fruit resembling the related peach and plum in flavor
also
: a tree that bears apricots
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