persimmon
any of several trees of the genus Diospyros, especially D. virginiana, of North America, bearing astringent, plumlike fruit that is sweet and edible when ripe, and D. kaki, of Japan and China, bearing soft, red or orange fruit.
the fruit itself.
Origin of persimmon
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How to use persimmon in a sentence
The blossoms of strawberries and blueberries should be covered against freezing, as well as those of apples, peaches and persimmons if the trees are small enough to wrap.
Though there are dozens of types of persimmons, the two most common are tall, teardrop-shaped hachiyas and squat fuyus that resemble miniature pumpkins.
Timing will vary, not just with every batch, but from persimmon to persimmon, which is why it’s important to pay attention to the slow progress of each fruit.
Sakai instructed us to dip each persimmon in a pot of boiling water for a second or two to sterilize them.
I do and soon hold a box heavy with gotgam, dried persimmons, before the sun has fully risen.
Sometimes the flowers multiplied in shades of persimmon or turned into two-dimensional appliqué.
Miuccia Prada and Emporio Armani: Milan Spring 2013 Collections | Robin Givhan | September 21, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTA popular sweet persimmon concoction accented with a lot of cinnamon is common to drink.
The beautiful garden is completely bare except for one persimmon tree that has no leaves.
The persimmon has only about ten days in which it will fall bud.
Before he went he stopped for a word or a hand-shake with the patients, and settled the vexed question of persimmon's victory.
Workhouse Characters | Margaret Wynne NevinsonHe likewise has persimmon trees upon his place and one of his apple trees is perhaps the largest apple tree in the state.
Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 2 (of 2) | William Denison LymanButtons were obtained from persimmon seeds with holes pierced for eyes.
Historic Papers on the Causes of the Civil War | Mrs. Eugenia Dunlap PottsThe Japanese persimmon, which resembles a tomato in color, is the variety most frequently purchased.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5 | Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
British Dictionary definitions for persimmon
/ (pɜːˈsɪmən) /
any of several tropical trees of the genus Diospyros, typically having hard wood and large orange-red fruit: family Ebenaceae
the sweet fruit of any of these trees, which is edible when completely ripe
Origin of persimmon
1- See also ebony (def. 1)
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