Synonyms
Etymology
1. persimmon
noun. any of several tropical trees of the genus Diospyros.
Synonyms
- genus Diospyros
- Japanese persimmon
- Diospyros kaki
- American persimmon
- fruit tree
- kaki
- Diospyros lotus
- Diospyros virginiana
- possumwood
- Diospyros
- persimmon tree
Etymology
- pichamins (English)
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2. persimmon
noun. orange fruit resembling a plum; edible when fully ripe.
Synonyms
- Diospyros kaki
- American persimmon
- kaki
- Diospyros virginiana
- possumwood
- berry
Etymology
- pichamins (English)
Example sentences of the word persimmon
1. Noun, singular or mass
The fact that Asian persimmons are self-pollinating means that if you just want one persimmon tree at home, that's all you have to plant.
2. Adjective
If the area you live in is in a drought, you will need to give your persimmon tree two to three inches of water a week.