quince - use in sentences

Converse of object

  • include: The quince is now the only member of the genus Cydonia, the three shrubby quinces previously included are now classified in Chaenomeles.
  • cook: Arrange the cooked quinces on the bottom of the cooked pastry tart.

Adjective modifier

  • flowering: This vigorous, flowering quince makes an attractive boundary hedge for a sunny or partly shady site with moderately fertile, well-drained soil.
  • Japanese: Try winter interest Chaenomeles - Ornamental or Japanese quince.

Modifies a noun

  • jelly: Quince jelly can be made with the addition of rosemary or sage to give it punch.
  • paste: On leaving I spotted they sold the quince paste.
  • tree: This is a nice scattered little town, with many gardens, full of peach and quince trees.
  • jam: At Easter, there are marzipan lambs filled with quince jam.
  • pear: TIPS Unlike many fruits, quince pears should be cooked for best eating quality.
  • cheese: An early wasp settled and pumped on the quince cheese.

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