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Feb 12, 2012
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peach



Pronunciation: (pēch), [key]
—n.
1. the subacid, juicy, drupaceous fruit of a tree, Prunus persica, of the rose family.
2. the tree itself, cultivated in temperate climates.
3. a light pinkish yellow, as of a peach.
4. Informal.a person or thing that is especially attractive, liked, or enjoyed.

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

peach



Pronunciation: (pēch), [key] Slang.

—v.i.
to inform against an accomplice or associate.

—v.t.
to inform against; betray.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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