Persimmon (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Any of several tropical trees of the genus Diospyros.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Synonyms

• Persimmon Tree

Hyponyms

• Kaki
• Diospyros Lotus
• Diospyros Kaki
• Diospyros Virginiana
• Possumwood

Meaning ²

Orange fruit resembling a plum; edible when fully ripe.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Examples

• The farmer's market offered an assortment of seasonal fruits including the vibrant persimmon, with its bright orange hue and smooth skin.
• As a child, I always eagerly anticipated autumn's arrival, for it marked the ripening of the persimmon trees that lined our neighborhood streets.
• Carefully plucked from the branch, the sweet and succulent persimmon made a delicious snack, perfect for an afternoon in the orchard.
• Native to Asia, the persimmon fruit was prized not only for its luscious taste but also for its nutritional benefits, which made it a staple in many traditional diets.
• Freshly baked persimmon cake, a specialty of our town's local bakery, filled the crisp autumn air with an irresistible aroma that beckoned in customers from afar.