noun
- Plural of pluot; hybrid fruits that are a cross between a plum and an apricot, typically with plum-like appearance and apricot-like flavor.
Usage: Trademark name (Pluot®) that has become genericized in common usage; Primarily used in North American agriculture and retail
Examples
- The farmer's market had fresh pluots in several varieties this summer.
- Pluots are sweeter than regular plums and have a unique flavor profile.
- I bought a basket of pluots to make jam.
- These pluots are ripe and ready to eat.
- Pluots combine the best characteristics of both plums and apricots.