CEFR B1

damson plum

noun phrase

Meaning

A small, dark purple fruit with a sweet and slightly tart flavor, often used in cooking and baking.

Examples

The damson plum tree in our garden produces delicious fruit every summer.
Damson plum jam is a popular spread in many parts of Europe.

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damson plum (B1)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈdæmsən ˈplʊm/

Definition

A small, dark purple fruit with a sweet and slightly tart flavor, often used in cooking and baking.

Examples

The damson plum tree in our garden produces delicious fruit every summer.
Damson plum jam is a popular spread in many parts of Europe.

How to Use damson plum

damson plum tree (noun phrase): a tree that produces damson plums — "The damson plum tree in our garden is over 50 years old."
damson plum jam (noun phrase): a type of jam made from damson plums — "I love eating damson plum jam on my toast in the morning."

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