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If you guessed that the origin of this verb peach has something to do with a slightly fuzzy fruit, you are unfortunately incorrect. The fruit peach is an unrelated word that traces back to the Latin phrase malum persicum, literally meaning "Persian fruit." The verb blossomed from Middle English apechen ("to accuse"), itself an offspring of the Anglo-French verbs apecher and empecher, both meaning "to ensnare." Empecher is also an ancestor of the English verb impeach, meaning "to bring an accusation against." Both of these English verbs can be traced back to Latin impedicare, meaning "to shackle the feet," and that word is itself rooted in ped-, pes, meaning "foot."
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The Enquirer, 3 Jan. 2025
The coffee is bright, with notes of peaches, apricots, and a mild nuttiness on the palate.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Packed with squalane to lock in moisture and Japanese peach extract to help gently exfoliate, this soft jelly-texture mask melts into your lips with a non-sticky feel.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
Tart peach, fresh cut strawberry and a lime zest make this one a people pleaser.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Peach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peach. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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