Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small deciduous Asiatic tree: This refers to a tree species native to Asia that sheds its leaves annually.
   • Bearing large red or orange edible astringent fruit: The tree produces sizable fruits, typically red or orange in color, which are edible but have a puckering, dry quality when unripe.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The garden featured a beautiful Diospyros kaki that turned a brilliant color in the autumn.
  • The fruit from the Diospyros kaki is often used in traditional desserts.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical or horticultural contexts: The term is used precisely to refer to the species itself, distinguishing it from other trees in the genus.
  • The study focused on the cultivation requirements of Diospyros kaki in temperate climates.

Variants and Related Words

• Persimmon (n): This is the common name for the fruit of the tree, and often for the tree itself in non-scientific language.
  • She bought some ripe persimmons at the market.
• Kaki: A shortened, common form used especially in some languages and regions to refer to the tree or its fruit.
  • Kaki trees are common in that region.

Synonyms

• Persimmon tree: A common synonym referring to the same tree species.
• Japanese persimmon: Another common name, indicating one of its prominent regions of cultivation.

Related Phrases

• Astringent persimmon: A phrase describing the quality of the unripe fruit from the .
  • Astringent persimmons contain high levels of tannins.
• Non-astringent cultivar: Refers to cultivated varieties of bred to produce fruit that is not puckering even when firm.
  • The 'Fuyu' is a popular non-astringent cultivar of Diospyros kaki.

Noun

1. small deciduous Asiatic tree bearing large red or orange edible astringent fruit