Associations to the word «Quince»

Wiktionary

QUINCE, noun. The pear-shaped fruit of a small tree of the rose family, Cydonia oblonga.
QUINCE, noun. The deciduous tree bearing such fruit, native to Asia.

Dictionary definition

QUINCE, noun. Small Asian tree with pinkish flowers and pear-shaped fruit; widely cultivated.
QUINCE, noun. Aromatic acid-tasting pear-shaped fruit used in preserves.

Wise words

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