Quince (Noun)
Meaning 1
Aromatic acid-tasting pear-shaped fruit used in preserves.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Small Asian tree with pinkish flowers and pear-shaped fruit; widely cultivated.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The quince tree in our backyard produces fragrant flowers every spring that attract numerous bees.
- Quince trees are often used as ornamental plants in traditional Japanese gardens due to their compact size and beautiful blooms.
- She carefully peeled the quince fruit and chopped it up to add to the homemade jam recipe.
- In many parts of Asia, quince trees are valued for their timber as well as their flowers and fruit.
- The artist chose to paint a still life of the quince branches with their vibrant pink flowers arranged in a vase on a wooden table.