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What is another word for Persimmon? – 150 Persimmon Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

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    Meaning of Persimmon

    The primary meaning of the word "Persimmon" refers to a type of fruit.

    Definitions

    • A sweet, orange fruit that grows on a tree, typically eaten when ripe or used in cooking and baking.
    • The deciduous tree that produces this fruit, native to Asia and North America.

    Etymology of Persimmon

    The word "Persimmon" originates from the Algonquian language, specifically from the Powhatan term "pessemmin", which refers to the fruit.
    It was later adopted into English, with the first recorded use in the early 17th century, referring to the fruit and the tree.

    Example Uses

    • The persimmon tree in our backyard produces delicious fruit every autumn.
    • Persimmons are often eaten raw or used in baked goods, such as cakes and cookies.
    • The wood of the persimmon tree is highly valued for its durability and resistance to rot.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    vegetables leaves stems roots tubers rhizomes mushrooms nuts seeds grains lettuce spinach kale broccoli cauliflower cabbage celery carrot beetroot onion garlic potato tomato pepper cucumber squash melon gourd

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    fruit tree wood leaf branch root trunk bark sap juice pulp seed pit stone skin peel segment slice wedge orchard garden farm market store kitchen recipe dish dessert cake pie jam jelly

    Related Verbs

    grow cultivate harvest eat cook bake boil steam roast grill squeeze press extract plant prune water fertilize nurture care pick choose select purchase sell trade

    Related Adjectives

    sweet juicy ripe fresh raw cooked baked boiled steamed roasted grilled tender crunchy soft hard green yellow orange red purple brown black sticky tangy sour bitter sweetened dried frozen canned preserved