quince
either of two small trees, Cydonia oblonga or C. sinensis, of the rose family, bearing hard, fragrant, yellowish fruit used chiefly for making jelly or preserves.
the fruit of such a tree.
Origin of quince
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How to use quince in a sentence
All its fruits were mangoes, plantains and jacks; not cold apples or icy quinces.
Pomegranates and quinces seldom grow on the coast: they are chiefly brought to the Lima market from the neighboring Quebradas.
Take half an ounce each of oil of mastic, myrtle, and quinces; a drachm each of fine bole and troch.
The Works of Aristotle the Famous Philosopher | AnonymousAsses' dung is also approved of, whether taken inwardly with syrup of quinces or applied outwardly with steeled water.
The Works of Aristotle the Famous Philosopher | AnonymousThe apples and quinces Adelaide wiped thoroughly clean with a damp cloth, and removed the stems and blossom ends.
A Little Preserving Book for a Little Girl | Amy Waterman
Placing the saucepan over the fire she let the water just boil, and then poured in the quinces.
A Little Preserving Book for a Little Girl | Amy Waterman
British Dictionary definitions for quince
/ (kwɪns) /
a small widely cultivated Asian rosaceous tree, Cydonia oblonga, with pinkish-white flowers and edible pear-shaped fruits
the acid-tasting fruit of this tree, much used in preserves
Also: Japanese or flowering quince another name for japonica
Origin of quince
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