plumcot

[ pluhm-kot ]

noun

1. a hybrid tree produced by crossing the apricot and the plum.
2. the fruit of this tree.

Word History and Origins

Origin of plumcot¹

plum + (apri)cot

Example Sentences

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of varieties of many of these fruits — not to mention the various hybrids such as plumcots, apriums and pluots — that come in many shades, sizes and flavors.

From Seattle Times

Horticultural geneticists have also crossbred plumcots with certain types of plums or apricots to bring out other characteristics, including sweetness or a certain color of flesh or durability.

From Washington Post

There are other combinations of the two fruits that have been created, each a little different from the other, such as plumcots and apriums.

From Children's BBC

Sometimes called apriplums, plumcots are a first generation cross between a plum and an apricot.

From BBC

The farm has been leading the charge in changing the industry’s standard name from pluot to plumcot, which is easier for both customers and marketers.

From Washington Post