Persimmon
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɜːˈsɪmən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Persimmon is a noun meaning The tree this fruit grows on, generally one of two species of ebony: Diospyros kaki (Asian) or Diospyros virginiana (North American).
Meaning
The tree this fruit grows on, generally one of two species of ebony: Diospyros kaki (Asian) or Diospyros virginiana (North American).
More Meanings
- The orange fruit of any of various species of trees in the genus Diospyros, especially Diospyros kaki (the kaki or Japanese persimmon) or Diospyros virginiana (the wild American persimmon), which is sweet when ripe and astringent when immature.
Example Sentences
I warned them not to eat the persimmons until they were soft to the touch.
Word Forms
- persimmons
- persimon
Synonyms for persimmon
Depending on context, synonyms include kaki.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include persimon, p'simmon, putchamin, papaya, orange, pomegranate.
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