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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 ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used without object)

to inform against an accomplice or associate.

verb (used with object)

to inform against; betray.

peach

/ piːtʃ /

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

/ piːtʃ /

verb

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

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Derived Forms

ˈpeacher, noun

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Other Words From

peach·like adjective

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Word 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 impedicāre “to hold up, entangle”; impeach

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Word 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 impedicāre to entangle; see impeach

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Example Sentences

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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Along the roadway, Ballantyne pointed out two peach trees, now completely singed.

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The skin of fruits like apples, pears and peaches contains a significant amount of fiber, antioxidants and phytochemicals that contribute to their health benefits.

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They were showcased in a selection of bright colours such as pale green, turquoise and peach - which looked great on the catwalk but may not be appropriate for the morning commute to work.

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