Apricot (noun)

A small soft fruit that is similar in appearance to a small peach, typically with a downy orange or yellow skin and a sweet juicy flesh.

Origin:

Late middle english : from old french abricot, via arabic from late greek praikokion, from armenian պղիկոկ (pghikok).

Examples:

1. The apricot tree was heavy with fruit.
2. She made an apricot pie for dessert.
3. Dried apricots make a healthy snack.
4. Apricot jam is a popular spread.
5. The apricot season is short.