apricot

• Kleine, weiche Frucht mit samtiger Haut, meist gelblich-orange, oder der Baum, der diese Frucht trägt.

A noun referring to a small, soft fruit with a velvety skin, typically yellowish-orange in color, or the tree that bears this fruit.

1. Fruit treeB1formal

   A tree native to Asia, known for its white blossoms and fruit that looks like a small peach.

   Aprikosenbaum

   • The apricot tree in the garden bloomed beautifully this spring.
   • Farmers cultivate apricot trees in warm climates.
   • The orchard is full of apricot trees ready for harvest.

2. Edible fruitA2formalculinary

   A small, round fruit with a soft, fuzzy skin, typically yellow-orange in color, and a sweet flavor.

   Aprikose

   • She ate a fresh apricot for breakfast.
   • Dried apricots are a popular snack.
   • The apricot was ripe and juicy.

3. B1formal

   A pale orange-yellow color, similar to the skin of the fruit.

   Aprikosenfarbe

   • She painted her room a soft apricot shade.
   • The sunset had a beautiful apricot hue.
   • He wore an apricot tie to the wedding.