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pluot

/ˈpluː.ɑːt/
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Plural:pluots
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pluot Lexical Profile

pluot Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A commercially developed hybrid fruit that is a cross between a plum and an apricot, predominantly exhibiting the physical characteristics, smooth skin, and flavor profile of a plum.

Example

"During our visit to the summer farmers' market, we bought a basket of dark purple pluots that were exceptionally sweet and juicy."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While similar to an aprium or a plumcot, a pluot genetically favors its plum heritage (typically 75% plum and 25% apricot) and generally features the smooth skin of a plum.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

A portmanteau of 'plum' and 'apricot', coined and trademarked in 1989 by American horticulturist Floyd Zaiger, who developed the hybrid fruit.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pluot. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pluot
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