Definitions for: Persimmon

[n] orange fruit resembling a plum; edible when fully ripe
[n] any of several tropical trees of the genus Diospyros

Webster (1913) Definition: Per*sim"mon, n. [Virginia Indian.] (Bot.)
An American tree (Diospyros Virginiana) and its fruit,
found from New York southward. The fruit is like a plum in
appearance, but is very harsh and astringent until it has
been exposed to frost, when it becomes palatable and
nutritious.

Japanese persimmon, Diospyros Kaki and its red or yellow
edible fruit, which outwardly resembles a tomato, but
contains a few large seeds.

Synonyms: persimmon tree

See Also: American persimmon, American persimmon, berry, date plum, Diospyros, Diospyros kaki, Diospyros kaki, Diospyros lotus, Diospyros virginiana, Diospyros virginiana, fruit tree, genus Diospyros, Japanese persimmon, Japanese persimmon, kaki, kaki, possumwood, possumwood

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