plumcot
noun [ C ] uk/ˈplʌm.kɒt/ us/ˈplʌm.kɑːt/
李杏（一种李和杏杂交的树及其果实）
a fruit that is a hybrid (= a mixture of two different types of plant or animal) of a plum and an apricot, and tastes more like a plum
Plumcots tend to resemble plums more than apricots and are usually sweeter than traditional plums. 李杏长得往往更像李子，而没有那么像杏子，而且通常比传统的李子更甜。
Compare: apriplumapriumpluot
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- More than a century ago, horticulturalist Luther Burbank bred the plumcot with a 50-50 plum and apricot split.
- This is a hearty plumcot with rich flavours perfect for the transition from summer to fall.
- Plumcots, pluots and apriums can be eaten raw or put into tarts, pies and crisps.
- Plumcots are one of the most flavourful and exciting fruits - they come in a wide array of colours, textures and flavours.