Persimmon definitions

Persimmon

1) Bite for a frugivore 2) Bite for a herbivore 3) Bright orange fruit 4) Comestible tropical fruit 5) Comestible fruit 6) Culinary fruit 7) Culinary tropical fruit 8) Ebony family fruit 9) Edible fruit 10) Edible when fully ripe 11) Edible tropical-like fruit 12) Edible tropical fruit 13) Edible exotic fruit
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Persimmon

1) Kaki 2) Possumwood
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persimmon

1. any of several tropical trees of the genus Diospyros
2. orange fruit resembling a plum; edible when fully ripe

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Persimmon

Persimmons are the edible fruit of a number of species of trees in the genus Diospyros. Diospyros is in the family Ebenaceae. The most widely cultivated species is the Asian persimmon, Diospyros kaki. In color the ripe fruit of the cultivated strains range from light yellow-orange to dark red-orange depending on the species and variety. They simil...
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Persimmon

• (n.) An American tree (Diospyros Virginiana) and its fruit, found from New York southward. The fruit is like a plum in appearance, but is very harsh and astringent until it has been exposed to frost, when it becomes palatable and nutritious.
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persimmon

(puhr-SIHM-muhn) - Persimmons are often associated with the holidays as they are the most plentiful from late October to January. Once ripe, eat them immediately or refrigerate briefly. There are two types of persimmons:
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persimmon

either of two trees of the genus Diospyros (family Ebenaceae) and their globular, edible fruits. The Oriental persimmon (D. kaki), an important and ...
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Persimmon

(Diospyros) These deciduous, easily grown trees, commonly known as Persimmons, are valued for their hard, dark brown or black heartwood, for the edible fruits and for their beauty. Their delicious, sweet and juicy fruits should only be eaten when they are ripe; otherwise, they have an offensive, bitter flavor. The fruits ripen in the fall, usually ...
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persimmon

<botany> An American tree (Diospyros Virginiana) and its fruit, found from new York southward. The fruit is like a plum in appearance, but is very harsh and astringent until it has been exposed to frost, when it becomes palatable and nutritious. Japanese persimmon, Diospyros Kaki and its red or yellow edible fruit, which outwardly resembles a...
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Persimmon

A warm-weather fruit of which there are two important varieties: 'Hachiya' (Japanese persimmon) and the 'Fuyu' which is milder. The Fuyu is smaller. Both should be completely ripe before eaten. Used in baked goods and desserts.
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Persimmon

A warm-weather fruit of which there are two important varieties: "Hachiya" (Japanese persimmon) and the "Fuyu" which is milder. The Fuyu is smaller. Both should be completely ripe before eaten. Used in baked goods and desserts.
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persimmon

Wood with a distinctive grain used in many clubs.
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Persimmon

Per·sim'mon noun [ Virginia Indian.] (Botany) An American tree ( Diospyros Virginiana ) and its fruit, found from New York southward. The fruit is like a plum in appearance, but is very harsh and astringent until it has been exposed to frost, when it becomes palatable and nutritious. Ja...
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Persimmon

The persimmon is a yellow-orange plum-like astringent fruit. It becomes sweet when softened by frost.
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persimmon

[n] - any of several tropical trees of the genus Diospyros 2. [n] - orange fruit resembling a plum
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persimmon

noun orange fruit resembling a plum; edible when fully ripe
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persimmon

Any of a group of tropical trees belonging to the ebony family, especially the common persimmon (D. virginiana) of the southeastern USA. Growing up to 19 m/60 ft high, the persimmon has alternate oval leaves and yellow-green flowers. The small, sweet, orange fruits are edib...
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Persimmon

Wood imported from the USA to make club heads for drivers.
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persimmon

[Difficult words] any of several tropical trees of the genus Diospyros
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persimmon

[Obscure words] any of several tropical trees of the genus Diospyros
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Persimmon

Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) Common Name(s): Persimmon, White Ebony Scientific Name: Diospyros virginiana Distribution: Eastern United States Tree Size: 60-80 ft (18-24 m) tall, 1-2 ft (.3-.6 m) trunk diameter Average Dried Weight: 52 lbs/ft³ (835 kg/m³) Specifi...
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