Meaning & Definition of word "Quince"
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Quince
/kwɪns/
noun:
- 1. A yellow, pear-shaped fruit that is similar in appearance to a pear and is used in cooking, particularly for preserves and jellies.
- Example: She made a delicious quince jelly to serve with cheese.
- 2. The tree (Cydonia oblonga) that bears the quince fruit, native to the Mediterranean region.
- Example: The quince tree in the garden is blossoming beautifully this spring.
Etymology
Middle English, from Latin 'cydonios' referring to the region of Cydonia, Crete, where quinces were cultivated.
Common Phrases and Expressions
quince jelly:
A sweet jelly made from the juice of quince fruit.
quince blossom:
The flower of the quince tree, which is fragrant and ornamental.
Related Words
cydonia:
The genus of the quince tree.
pome:
A type of fruit, including apples and quinces.
Slang Meanings of quince
Meaning: A quinceañera, a celebration of a girl's fifteenth birthday in Mexican culture.
Example Sentence: She's preparing for her quince this summer, it's going to be a big event.
Meaning: A nickname for someone born in mid-October, as quince is typically harvested at that time.
Example Sentence: He's the 'quince' of our group because his birthday is in October!