Greengage (Noun)
Meaning
Sweet green or greenish-yellow variety of plum.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The old orchard was famous for its greengage trees, which produced delicious plums with a unique sweet flavor.
- Greengages are a popular choice for jams and preserves due to their sweet and slightly tangy taste.
- After dinner, they sat in the garden eating freshly picked greengages from the tree.
- In some regions, greengages are also used to make a sweet and refreshing glaze for desserts.
- She carefully sorted the greengages from the other plums, as they required special care when ripening.