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persimmon Definition

☆ per·sim·mon (pər sim′ən)

noun

  1. any of a genus (Diospyros) of trees of the ebony family with white, cup-shaped flowers, hard wood, and yellow or orange-red, plumlike fruit
  2. the fruit, sour and astringent when green, but sweet and edible when thoroughly ripe

Etymology: Virginia Algonquian pessemins, etc.

persimmon Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • tree: Nowadays tho, they are made from metal, graphite, or plastic and some are still made from wood from the persimmon tree.
  • anglaise: Turn the puddings out and serve with the persimmon anglaise.
  • orange: The tomato is a lovely persimmon orange color both inside and out.