Apricots

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Apricots (Prunus armeniaca)

Apricots (== Template:IPA ==

The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.

Pronunciation

The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.

Etymology

The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.

Related Terms

  • Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
  • Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
  • Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
  • Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.

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Languages: - East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski) are a type of fruit belonging to the Rosaceae family, specifically the genus Prunus. The scientific name, Prunus armeniaca, translates to "Armenian plum" and reflects the fruit's origins in Armenia, although it is now cultivated worldwide.

Etymology

The word "apricot" is derived from the Latin praecocia, meaning "early ripening". This is a reference to the fruit's tendency to ripen earlier than other summer fruits. The scientific name, Prunus armeniaca, is a nod to the fruit's origins in Armenia.

Description

Apricots are small, golden orange fruits, with velvety skin and flesh. They are known for their sweet and slightly tart flavor. The fruit is similar in appearance to a small peach, with a single large seed enclosed in a hard shell, often referred to as a "stone".

Nutritional Value

Apricots are rich in many plant antioxidants, some of which are more potent than those in other fruit species. They are an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, dietary fiber, and potassium. They also contain phytochemicals called carotenoids, compounds that give red, orange and yellow colors to fruits and vegetables.

Health Benefits

Apricots are beneficial for a number of health conditions. They are known to improve digestion, eye health, skin health, and heart health. They are also believed to have a protective effect against cancer due to their high antioxidant content.

Related Terms

  • Prunus: The genus to which apricots belong.
  • Rosaceae: The family to which apricots belong.
  • Armenia: The country where apricots are believed to have originated.
  • Vitamin A: A vitamin that is essential for good health and is found in high amounts in apricots.
  • Vitamin C: Another essential vitamin that is found in apricots.
  • Carotenoids: Phytochemicals found in apricots that give them their distinctive color and have health benefits.

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