date plum
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of tree: An Asiatic persimmon tree (Diospyros lotus), cultivated for its small, edible fruit.
- The fruit of this tree: A small, yellow or purplish-black fruit, similar in appearance to a date or a small plum, valued as a food source.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The date plum is native to regions of Asia.
- We harvested a basket of sweet date plums from the garden.
- The dried fruit of the date plum is a traditional food.
Advanced Usage
- Botanical context: The term is used specifically in botanical and horticultural descriptions to distinguish from other persimmon species.
- The date plum is more cold-tolerant than the common persimmon.
Variants and Related Words
- Persimmon (n): The more common name for fruits of the genus, especially .
- Lotus tree (n): An alternative common name for the date plum tree ().
Synonyms
- Diospyros lotus: The scientific botanical name.
- Caucasian persimmon: Another common name referring to its geographical range.
Related Phrases
- Date plum tree: The full term specifying the plant itself rather than just the fruit.
- The date plum tree can grow quite tall.
Related Idioms
(This word is a specific botanical term and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.)
Noun
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an Asiatic persimmon tree cultivated for its small yellow or purplish-black edible fruit much valued by Afghan tribes
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