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damson Definition

dam·son (damzən, -sən)

noun

  1. a variety of small, purple plum; bullace
  2. the prunus tree (Prunus domestica var. insititia) on which it grows

Etymology: ME damasin < OFr damascene, plum of Damascus < L Damascenus, lit., of Damascus

damson Usage Examples

Preposition: on

  • nose: Tasting Note: Hints of ripe plums and damsons on the nose and on the palate.

Adjective modifier

  • ripe: Huge nose, lovely ripe damsons, cherries, red currants and soft plums on the palate, nice spice and length.
  • stewed: Turn the pudding out of its mold and serve hot, accompanied by the cinnamon custard and the remaining stewed damsons.
  • wild: It grows to about 15 feet high and the fruits it bears are known as wild damsons.

Modifies a noun

  • jam: It is better to remove most of the stones from the damson jam.
  • fruit: A bright and vividly flavored Merlot which has balanced damson fruit and chocolate notes.
  • tree: The eastern boundary is flanked with a line of damson trees.
  • gin: Well I'll have a glass of my own damson gin on your behalf - best I can do.
  • flavor: The full-bodied palate is lush and rounded with plum, blackcurrant and more damson flavors, wrapped in ripe tannins.
  • wine: We toasted each other with damson wine, vintage 2001!

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