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Mespilus

Mespilus

9.9
A small tree or bush in the rose family that makes medlar fruit
  • noun
  • /ˈmɛspɪləs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Mespilus
  • The genus Mespilus is best known for the medlar fruit, which has been cultivated since Roman times.

Examples

  • The genus Mespilus is best known for the medlar fruit, which has been cultivated since Roman times.

  • The Mespilus tree produces unique fruits that ripen in late autumn.

  • Botanists have reclassified some species formerly included in Mespilus to related genera.

  • Look at that beautiful Mespilus!

  • The Mespilus tree produces delicious fruit.

  • The Mespilus tree produces unique fruits that ripen in late autumn.

  • Botanists have reclassified some species formerly included in Mespilus to related genera.

Synonyms

genus Mespilus
vsMespilus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of flowering trees in the rose family that includes the medlar

has identical meaning but is the shorter name form

Compounds

Mespilus germanica
  • Specialized
9.9

A small tree that makes edible fruit like small apples called the medlar

genus Mespilus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of flowering trees in the rose family that includes the medlar

Surface Forms

Mespilus singular
Mespilus plural

Etymology

Mespilus comes from the old Greek word mespilon, which was the name for the 'medlar' tree and its fruit. So Mespilus today is the name for a small tree or shrub known for producing medlar fruit.