PERSIMMON
\pˈɜːsɪmən], \pˈɜːsɪmən], \p_ˈɜː_s_ɪ_m_ə_n]\
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any of several tropical trees of the genus Diospyros
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orange fruit resembling a plum; edible when fully ripe
By Princeton University
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any of several tropical trees of the genus Diospyros
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orange fruit resembling a plum; edible when fully ripe
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A plant genus of the family Ebenaceae, order Ebenales, subclass Dilleniidae, class Magnoliopsida best known for the edible fruit.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer
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The plum like fruit of an American tree, astringent until exposed to frost; also, the tree. See illus. in next column.
By James Champlin Fernald
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Diospyros Virginiana.
By Robley Dunglison
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