loquat
/'loukwɔt/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A type of fruit: A small, yellow, olive-sized semitropical fruit with a large pit (stone) and relatively little flesh, often used for making jellies.
- A type of tree: An evergreen tree native to warm regions, especially China and Japan, which produces this fuzzy, yellow fruit.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Fruit):
- The loquat is ripe and ready to eat.
- She made a delicious jelly from the loquats in her garden.
- Noun (Tree):
- A mature loquat can provide good shade.
- They planted a loquat in their backyard.
Advanced Usage
- Botanical Context: In botanical or horticultural discussions, "loquat" precisely refers to the species .
- Eriobotrya japonica, commonly known as the loquat, is cultivated for its fruit and ornamental value.
Variants and Related Words
- Japanese plum: A common alternative name for the loquat fruit.
- Nispero: The Spanish name for the loquat, used in some English-speaking regions.
- Eriobotrya: The genus name for the loquat tree.
Synonyms
- Japanese medlar: Another name for the loquat tree or its fruit.
Related Phrases
- Loquat leaf: Refers to the leaves of the loquat tree, which are sometimes used in herbal teas or traditional remedies.
- Loquat leaf tea is believed to have soothing properties.
Noun
- yellow olive-sized semitropical fruit with a large free stone and relatively little flesh; used for jellies
- evergreen tree of warm regions having fuzzy yellow olive-sized fruit with a large free stone; native to China and Japan