The etymology of the color peach ( and the fruit ) : the word comes from the Middle English `` peche '' , derived from Middle French , in turn derived from Latin `` persica '' , i.e. , `` the fruit from Persia '' .
The word `` peach '' comes from the Middle English `` peche '' , from Middle French , in turn from Latin `` persica '' , i.e. , `` the fruit from Persia '' .