plumcot

[ pluhm-kot ]

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noun

a hybrid tree produced by crossing the apricot and the plum.
the fruit of this tree.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of plumcot¹

plum + (apri)cot

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Example Sentences

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of varieties of many of these fruits — not to mention the various hybrids such as plumcots, apriums and pluots — that come in many shades, sizes and flavors.

From Washington Post

Ever hear of the Santa Rosa plum, the plumcot, or the white blackberry?

From The Daily Beast

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