1. 1. A deciduous Asian tree (Prunus armeniaca) having alternate leaves and clusters of usually white flowers.
   2. The edible yellow-orange fruit of this tree.
2. A moderate, light, or strong orange to strong orange yellow.

[Alteration of earlier abrecock, ultimately from Arabic al-barqūq, the plum : al-, the + barqūq, plum (from Greek praikokion, apricot , from Latin praecoquus, ripe early : prae-, pre- + coquere, to cook, ripen).]

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