Damson
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdæmzən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Damson is a noun meaning A subspecies of plum tree, Prunus domestica subsp. insititia, native to Eurasia.
Meaning
A subspecies of plum tree, Prunus domestica subsp. insititia, native to Eurasia.
More Meanings
- The edible fruit of this tree.
- The color of the fruit of this tree, a very deep purple.
Example Sentences
And if you come hether, / When Damſines I gether, / I will part them all you among.
But Richmond […] appeared to lose himself in his own reflections. Some pickled crab, which he had not touched, had been removed with a damson pie; and his sister saw[…]that he had eaten no more than a spoonful of that either.
Word Forms
- damsons
- damascene
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include plum, dappled, tart, gage, bullace, hackberry.
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