Search Dictionary
Definition of peacotum
peacotum
/ˈpiːkoʊtəm/
pea · co · tum
Plural:peacotums
peacotum Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
American A complex hybrid stone fruit that is a cross between a peach, an apricot, and a plum, characterized by the fuzzy skin of a peach and a sweet, complex flavor combining traits of all three parent species.
Example
"We visited the orchard in late summer to harvest some of the newly developed peacotums directly from the trees."
Word Nuance & Usage
Often treated as a proper noun due to its status as a trademarked plant variety by Zaiger's Genetics, it specifically distinguishes this three-way cross from other simpler stone fruit hybrids like pluots or apriums.
• Nearby Words
Word Origin & Etymology
An early 21st-century American portmanteau blending 'pea' (from peach), 'cot' (from apricot), and 'um' (from plum) to reflect the genetic lineage of the hybrid fruit.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Peacotum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/peacotum