quince
/kwins/
Definition
- Noun:
- A fruit: An aromatic, acid-tasting, pear-shaped fruit, typically yellow when ripe, used primarily in cooking, preserves, and jellies.
- A tree: A small Asian tree (Cydonia oblonga) of the rose family, bearing pinkish flowers and the pear-shaped fruit.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (Fruit):
- She made a delicious quince jelly from the fruit in her garden.
- The recipe calls for one large quince, peeled and cored.
- Noun (Tree):
- The old quince in the orchard bloomed beautifully this spring.
- We planted a quince at the corner of the property.
Advanced Usage
- "Quince paste" (also known as "membrillo"): A thick, sweet jelly made from quince fruit, often served with cheese.
- A slice of Manchego cheese with quince paste is a classic Spanish tapa.
- "Quince cheese": Another term for the firm, jellied confection made from quince.
Variants and Related Words
- Quinceañera (n): A Spanish term for a celebration of a girl's fifteenth birthday. (Note: This is a distinct word from "quince" and is included here due to potential confusion from the shared root "quince," meaning fifteen in Spanish).
- Cydonia (n): The genus name for the quince tree.
Synonyms
- For the fruit: There is no common, direct synonym. It is often described as a "pear-shaped aromatic fruit."
- For the tree: Quince tree.
Related Phrases
- "Quince and apple crumble": A common dessert combining the two fruits.
- For a tart twist, try a quince and apple crumble.
- "Wild quince": May refer to related or similar species, such as (flowering quince), whose fruit is also used in preserves.
Noun
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aromatic acid-tasting pear-shaped fruit used in preserves
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small Asian tree with pinkish flowers and pear-shaped fruit; widely cultivated
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