PEACH Definition & Meaning

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peach

[ peech ]

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noun

the subacid, juicy, drupaceous fruit of a tree, Prunus persica, of the rose family.
the tree itself, cultivated in temperate climates.
a light pinkish yellow, as of a peach.
Informal. a person or thing that is especially attractive, liked, or enjoyed.

adjective

made or cooked with peaches or a flavor like that of a peach:
peach pie.
of the color peach.

peach

[ peech ]

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verb (used without object)

to inform against an accomplice or associate.

verb (used with object)

to inform against; betray.

peach

/ �辱ː��ʃ /

noun

a small rosaceous tree, Prunus persica, with pink flowers and rounded edible fruit: cultivated in temperate regions See also nectarine
the soft juicy fruit of this tree, which has a downy reddish-yellow skin, yellowish-orange sweet flesh, and a single stone See also nectarine
1. a pinkish-yellow to orange colour
2. ( as adjective )
  a peach dress
informal.
a person or thing that is especially pleasing

peach

/ �辱ː��ʃ /

verb

slang.
intr except in obsolete uses to inform against an accomplice

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Derived Forms

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of peach¹

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English peche, peoch, from Old French pesche, peske, from unrecorded Vulgar Latin pess(i)ca, neuter plural (taken as feminine singular) of Latin Persicum, mālum Persicum “peach,” literally, “Persian apple,” translation of Greek mêlon persikón “peach (fruit)”

Origin of peach²

First recorded in 1450–1500; late Middle English pechen, shortening of Middle English apechen, from Anglo-French apecher, from Late Latin ��徱�� “to hold up, entangle”; impeach

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of peach¹

C14 peche, from Old French, from Medieval Latin persica, from Latin Persicum mālum Persian apple

Origin of peach²

C15: variant of earlier apeche, from French, from Late Latin ��徱�� to entangle; see impeach

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It showed up at church potlucks under domed foil lids, in school lunch trays beside pools of canned peaches, and on our weeknight table with unfussy regularity.

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Suddenly, their existence is inundated with premium Korean sirloin and delicious fresh peaches, which the Kims use to send the Park’s housekeeper into anaphylaxis knowing about her severe allergy.

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Yet, it often occupies a space reserved for quick snacks or sweet endings — a banana on the go, peach cobbler, or a bowl of strawberries.

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Some ranges, including a peach which went viral last year, have sold out on release and caused a surge in secondary sales on platforms such as Vinted.

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This is something Jessica experienced when she wanted to buy the peach Jellycat that went viral last year but couldn't find it in stock anywhere.

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