abricotier
/a.bʁi.kɔ.tje/
apricot tree
L'abricotier fleurit au printemps.
The apricot tree blooms in spring.
general
A tree that produces apricots, belonging to the genus Prunus.
Nous avons planté un abricotier dans notre jardin.
We planted an apricot tree in our garden.
The apricot tree is deciduous and typically grows in temperate climates.
Collocations
fleurirto bloomrécolter des abricotsto harvest apricots
Synonyms
Pro Tip
Growing Tips
Apricot trees require well-drained soil and full sunlight for optimal growth.
Word Origin
From Old French 'abricot' (apricot) + '-ier' (tree suffix).
Usage Notes
The word is commonly used in horticulture and gardening contexts.
Word Breakdown
abricot
apricot
root-ier
tree
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