Persimmons Meaning in English

word · lemma: persimmon

US

pərˈsɪmənz

per-SIH-munz

UK

pˈɜːsɪmənz

PUR-sih-munz

Definition

Persimmons are sweet, orange fruits that come from various species of trees, usually eaten fresh or dried.

Usage & Nuances

"Persimmons" is always plural when referring to more than one fruit. There are different types like Fuyu (eaten firm) and Hachiya (eaten soft). The word is mostly used in food, gardening, or market contexts.

• Spanish: caquis
• Portuguese (BR): caquis
• Portuguese (PT): dióspiros
• Chinese (Simplified): 柿子
• Chinese (Traditional): 柿子
• Hindi: अमरूद (खास फल 'persimmon' के लिए 'persimmon' भी उपयोग होता है)
• Arabic: كَاكي (فاكهة البرسيمون)
• Bengali: খেজুর (পার্সিমন) - থুপা ফল
• Russian: хурма
• Japanese: 柿（かき）
• Vietnamese: hồng
• Korean: 감
• Turkish: trabzon hurması
• Urdu: پرسمن - جاپانی پھل
• Indonesian: kesemek - buah kesemek

Example Sentences

I bought some persimmons at the market.

basic

Persimmons are orange and very sweet when ripe.

basic

You can eat persimmons raw or dried.

basic

My grandmother makes jam from fresh persimmons every autumn.

natural

Some persimmons are so soft, you can eat them with a spoon.

natural

I never tried persimmons until I moved to Asia, but now I love them.

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