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apricot tree

/ˈæprɪkɑt tri/
/ˈæprɪkɒt tri/
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Other forms: apricot trees

Definitions of apricot tree
  1. noun
    an Asian tree having clusters of usually white blossoms and edible fruit resembling the peach
    synonyms: apricot
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    types:
    Japanese apricot, Prunus mume, mei
    Japanese ornamental tree with fragrant white or pink blossoms and small yellow fruits
    Prunus armeniaca, common apricot
    temperate zone tree bearing downy yellow to rosy fruits
    Prunus dasycarpa, black apricot, purple apricot
    small hybrid apricot of Asia and Asia Minor having purplish twigs and white flowers following by inferior purple fruit
    type of:
    fruit tree
    tree bearing edible fruit
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