medlar

/ˈmɛdlər/
/ˈmɛdlə/
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Definitions of medlar
  1. noun
    small deciduous Eurasian tree cultivated for its fruit that resemble crab apples
    synonyms: Mespilus germanica, medlar tree
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    fruit tree
    tree bearing edible fruit
  2. noun
    small deciduous tree of southern Africa having edible fruit
    synonyms: Vangueria infausta, wild medlar, wild medlar tree
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    tree
    a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
  3. noun
    a South African globular fruit with brown leathery skin and pithy flesh having a sweet-acid taste
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    edible fruit
    edible reproductive body of a seed plant especially one having sweet flesh
  4. noun
    crabapple-like fruit used for preserves
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    type of:
    edible fruit
    edible reproductive body of a seed plant especially one having sweet flesh
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