persimmon

noun

Pronunciation: /pərˈsɪmən/

Definition

An edible, round, orange-colored fruit that becomes very sweet and soft when fully ripe.

Examples

• We harvested the persimmon crop just before the first frost of autumn.

• She sliced the ripe persimmon into thin rounds for the seasonal salad.

• Be careful not to bite into an unripe persimmon, as it will leave your mouth feeling very dry.

Synonyms of persimmon

Words with a similar meaning to persimmon:

• fruit
• produce

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