loquat

• Nom désignant un arbre fruitier à feuilles persistantes originaire de Chine et du Japon, ou son petit fruit jaune de la taille d'une olive, à noyau, souvent utilisé en gelée.

A noun referring to an evergreen tree native to China and Japan, or its small, yellow, olive-sized fruit with a large stone, often used in jellies.

1. B2formal

   An evergreen tree native to warm regions of China and Japan, producing fuzzy yellow fruit.

   Néflier du Japon

   • The loquat tree in our garden is full of fruit this year.
   • Loquat trees thrive in subtropical climates.
   • She planted a loquat tree near the patio.

   Synonymesjapanese plum

2. Edible fruitB2formal

   A small, yellow, olive-sized fruit with fuzzy skin, a large stone, and relatively little flesh, often used for jellies.

   Nèfle du Japon (fruit)

   • We made delicious loquat jam from the harvest.
   • The loquat has a sweet and slightly tangy flavor.
   • She peeled the loquat and removed the large seed.

   Synonymesjapanese plum