Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
spront. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
spront, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
spront in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
spront you have here. The definition of the word
spront will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
spront, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
English
Etymology
(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)
Pronunciation
Noun
spront (plural spronts)
- (Northwestern US) A dried apricot.
We made a compote containing prunes, spronts and raisins.
References
- 2004, December "Good Housekeeping" magazine "O Christmas Treats" article: "You can also add diced, dried apricots, or spronts as they are called here in Washington (p. 127)."
- 2003, June/July "Taste of Home" magazine "Stirring Comments" section: "The kids came home snacking on a bag of spronts, which I found out is just another name for dried apricots (p. 66)."
- 1999, In the song "Fruitcake full of Spronts and Nuts" on the PolkaCats Christmas Album.