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Definition of aprium

aprium

/ˈeɪpɹiəm/
a · pri · um
Plural:apriums
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aprium Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A hybrid stone fruit developed by crossing an apricot and a plum, genetically consisting of roughly seventy-five percent apricot and twenty-five percent plum, characterized by a sweet flavor and slightly fuzzy skin.

Example

"She sliced a ripe aprium over her morning oatmeal, enjoying its intense sweetness and apricot-like texture."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although often confused with the pluot, an aprium is genetically more apricot than plum, whereas a pluot is predominantly plum.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century by American fruit breeder Floyd Zaiger as a portmanteau of 'apricot' and 'plum'. It is a registered trademark of Zaiger's Genetics.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aprium. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aprium
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