Loquat (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Evergreen tree of warm regions having fuzzy yellow olive-sized fruit with a large free stone; native to China and Japan.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Synonyms

• Japanese Plum
• Japanese Medlar
• Eriobotrya Japonica
• Loquat Tree

Meaning ²

Yellow olive-sized semitropical fruit with a large free stone and relatively little flesh; used for jellies.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Examples

• The loquat tree in our backyard produced a bounty of sweet, juicy fruit every summer.
• Loquats are often eaten fresh or used to make jams and preserves due to their sweet flavor and soft texture.
• She carefully washed the loquats and began to prepare them for the homemade jelly recipe.
• The tree was covered in clusters of small, yellow loquats that were almost ripe for picking.
• After trying a loquat for the first time, he became hooked on the unique taste and texture of the fruit.

Synonyms

• Japanese Plum