Meaning
A hybrid fruit resulting from the crossbreeding of a Japanese plum and an apricot, exhibiting predominantly plumlike characteristics rather than those of the apricot.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Blend of plum + apricot. Compare the earlier plumcot.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
apriumplucotplumcot
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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