small deciduous tree of southern Africa having edible fruit
Used in a Sentence
medlar
How to use medlar in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for medlar.
Editorial note
I also planted medlars and can’t seem to find anyone interested.
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Parts of speech1
Quick take
small deciduous tree of southern Africa having edible fruit
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of medlar gathered in one view.
small deciduous Eurasian tree cultivated for its fruit that resemble crab apples
a South African globular fruit with brown leathery skin and pithy flesh having a sweet-acid taste
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for medlar.
noun
small deciduous tree of southern Africa having edible fruit
noun
small deciduous Eurasian tree cultivated for its fruit that resemble crab apples
noun
a South African globular fruit with brown leathery skin and pithy flesh having a sweet-acid taste
noun
crabapple-like fruit used for preserves
Example sentences
I also planted medlars and can’t seem to find anyone interested.
I'm growing: medlars, perilla, quince, kohlrabi, sloes, rosehips, wasabi, horseradish, kinkan, yuzu, naranjilla, damsons ...
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use medlar in a sentence?
I also planted medlars and can’t seem to find anyone interested.
What does medlar mean?
small deciduous tree of southern Africa having edible fruit
What part of speech is medlar?
medlar is commonly used as noun.