persimmon

American  

[per-sim-uhn] / pərˈsɪm ən /

noun

1. 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.

2. the fruit itself.

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persimmon British  

/ pɜːˈsɪmən /

noun

1. any of several tropical trees of the genus Diospyros, typically having hard wood and large orange-red fruit: family Ebenaceae

2. the sweet fruit of any of these trees, which is edible when completely ripe

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Etymology

Origin of persimmon

First recorded in 1605–15, from Virginia Algonquian ( English spelling) pessemmins, pichamins, pushemins, putchamins (unidentified initial element + reflex of Proto-Algonquian (unattested) -min- “fruit, berry”)

Example Sentences

They support farmers and organic and regenerative farming, organizing workshops locally and sometimes in other parts of the country, on topics including dyeing with mud, indigo, persimmon tannins and more.

From Seattle Times

"This year's persimmons are harvested, peeled and dressed, and hung under the eaves in bunches, waiting for the persimmons to soften and freeze, hoping they will bring a good price in the New Year."

From BBC

On his list for building “food habitats” are not just native fruiting shrubs and trees such as blueberries, elderberries, beach plums, persimmons and pawpaws but herbaceous perennials with edible features.

From Seattle Times

California is the nation’s biggest agricultural exporter and the leading producer of not just almonds, pistachios, strawberries, apricots and garlic, but also pomegranates, persimmons, kale, nectarines, plums, celery, kiwi fruit, eggplant and honeydew.

From New York Times

Olson recommends doing this following pruning for all fruit trees, except figs, persimmons and Mulberries, who are relatively trouble-free here.

From Seattle Times