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prune d'abricot

/pʁyn d‿abʁiko/
apricot kernel

La prune d'abricot est utilisée en cuisine et en médecine traditionnelle.

The apricot kernel is used in cooking and traditional medicine.


general

The seed or pit of an apricot, often used in cooking, baking, or traditional medicine for its flavor and potential health benefits.

On peut extraire de l'huile de la prune d'abricot.

You can extract oil from the apricot kernel.

Certaines cultures utilisent la prune d'abricot pour ses propriétés médicinales.

Some cultures use the apricot kernel for its medicinal properties.

The kernel is also known as 'amygdaline' in some contexts due to its chemical compound content.

Collocations

huile de prune d'abricotapricot kernel oilextraction de la prune d'abricotapricot kernel extraction

Synonyms

noyau d'abricotamande d'abricot

Pro Tip

Culinary Use

The kernel is sometimes used in desserts or as a garnish due to its slightly bitter, nutty flavor.

Word Origin

From 'prune' (seed/pit) and 'abricot' (apricot), referring to the seed of the apricot fruit.

Usage Notes

In some contexts, the term may refer specifically to the edible part of the seed, which is often used in sweets or as a snack.

Word Breakdown

prune
seed or pit
root
+
d'abricot
of the apricot
modifier
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais

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