medlar

/ˈmɛdlər/

/ˈmɛdlə/

Definitions of medlar

1. noun

   small deciduous Eurasian tree cultivated for its fruit that resemble crab apples
   synonyms: Mespilus germanica, medlar tree

   type of:

   fruit tree

   tree bearing edible fruit
2. noun

   small deciduous tree of southern Africa having edible fruit
   synonyms: Vangueria infausta, wild medlar, wild medlar tree

   type of:

   tree

   a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
3. noun

   a South African globular fruit with brown leathery skin and pithy flesh having a sweet-acid taste
   type of:

   edible fruit

   edible reproductive body of a seed plant especially one having sweet flesh
4. noun

   crabapple-like fruit used for preserves
   type of:

   edible fruit

   edible reproductive body of a seed plant especially one having sweet flesh