key term
apricot
Originalתַּפּוּחַ
Transliterationtappûaḥ-1
Strong'sH8598
Languagehebrew
Domainfruits
identification uncertain; perhaps either the fruit of the wild apple tree (Malus sylvestris) or of the apricot tree; round, fleshy, sweet fruit; considered beautiful and a special treat
Synthesized voice
Cite this entry
“apricot.” Atlas. Accessed 2026. https://fcbh-atlas.vercel.app/en/term/apricot
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