japanese medlar
Definition
Noun 1. A type of evergreen tree: An evergreen tree (Eriobotrya japonica) native to warm regions of China and Japan, known for its large, leathery leaves and clusters of small, fuzzy, yellow fruit. 2. The fruit of this tree: The yellow, olive-sized fruit of this tree, which has a large seed (stone) and is often eaten fresh or used in preserves.
Usage
- The Japanese medlar is commonly cultivated for its sweet, tangy fruit.
- We harvested a basket of ripe Japanese medlar from the garden.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical and horticultural contexts, Japanese medlar is the common name for , which is more widely known in many English-speaking countries as the loquat.
Variants and Related Words
- Loquat: The most common synonym for Japanese medlar, referring to both the tree and its fruit.
- Eriobotrya japonica: The formal botanical Latin name for the Japanese medlar tree.
Synonyms
- Loquat
- Japanese plum (Note: This is a less precise common name, as it is not a true plum.)
Notes on Meaning
- It is important to distinguish the Japanese medlar from the common medlar (), which is a different, deciduous tree native to Europe. They belong to the same family (Rosaceae) but are different genera and species. The term "medlar" in Japanese medlar refers to a superficial similarity in the fruit structure (having a large "stone"), not a close botanical relationship.
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evergreen tree of warm regions having fuzzy yellow olive-sized fruit with a large free stone; native to China and Japan
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