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damson

 

[ หˆdรฆmzษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fruit type

A damson is a type of small, dark purple or blue plum that is often used in cooking and preserves. It is known for its sharp taste, which makes it popular in jams, jellies, and desserts. The damson tree is a deciduous species from the genus Prunus, and it produces fruit that is typically smaller than that of standard plums. This fruit is usually harvested in late summer to early fall when it reaches optimal ripeness.

Synonyms

plum, stone fruit

Examples of usage

  • I made a delicious damson jam for the breakfast table.
  • The damson tree in my garden is full of ripe fruit this year.
  • He loves baking damson pie during the autumn months.

Translations

Translations of the word "damson" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ameixa preta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅˆเคฎเคธเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zwetschge

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ plum

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะฐะผัะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›liwka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ€ใƒ ใ‚ฝใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prune

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ciruela

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸeftali

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ค๋ฏ€์†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุงู…ุณูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกvestka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ slivka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sliva

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ plรณmur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะปะธะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gavalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ciruela

Etymology

The word 'damson' is derived from the Latin term 'damascenus', which means 'of Damascus'. The fruit is thought to have originated in the region of the Mediterranean, particularly associated with the ancient city of Damascus in Syria. It has been cultivated since ancient times and was brought to Europe during the expansion of the Roman Empire. The damson became particularly popular in Britain, especially in the 15th century, where it was often used in various culinary applications and to create fortified wines. Over the centuries, the damson has been grafted into numerous varieties, enhancing its adaptability in different climates and soil types. Its distinct tart flavor has made it a favored choice for preserves and cooking, contributing to its enduring popularity.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,881, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.