Avendaño (en. Avendano)

/aβenˈdaɲo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Fruit tree also known as 'mountain cherry.'
The avendaño grows in temperate climates.
El avendaño crece en climas templados.
Fruit of this tree, used in desserts and liquors.
I made a delicious avendaño jam.
Hice una mermelada de avendaño que estaba deliciosa.

Etymology

From medieval Spanish, related to the term 'avenda' which means 'fruit.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

under the avendaño
Expression that refers to the tranquility and peace offered by nature.
bajo el avendaño
avendaños in bloom
Reference to the beauty of trees during spring.
avendaños en flor

Related Words

cherry tree
Fruit tree that produces cherries, similar to the avendaño.
cerezo
fruit
Edible product that a tree produces, like the avendaño.
fruto

Slang Meanings

Term used in some regions to refer to something that is out of fashion.
That style is so avendaño now, no one uses it.
Ese estilo es un avendaño ya, nadie lo usa.
Reference to something that is appreciated only by a small group.
That band is an avendaño, only true fans know who they are.
Esa banda es un avendaño, solo los verdaderos fanáticos saben quiénes son.