Quince: meaning, definitions and examples
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quince
[ kwษชns ]
fruit
A quince is a hard, yellow fruit that is similar to a pear. It has a strong fragrance and a tart taste. Quinces are often used in cooking and baking, especially in jams, jellies, and desserts.
Synonyms
golden apple.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| quince |
Used when referring to the specific fruit, primarily in cooking or gardening contexts. Quince is known for its hard, yellowish flesh and strong aroma. It is often used in jellies, jams, and baking.
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| golden apple |
Used in literary or poetic contexts to describe a quince or sometimes a golden-colored apple. It may also appear in myths or stories where it symbolizes something precious or valuable.
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Examples of usage
- She made a delicious quince jam.
- The quince tree was full of ripe fruit.
Translations
Translations of the word "quince" in other languages:
๐ต๐น marmelo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเคฐเฅเคซเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Quitte
๐ฎ๐ฉ buah quince
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะนะฒะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ pigwa
๐ฏ๐ต ใใซใกใญ
๐ซ๐ท coing
๐ช๐ธ membrillo
๐น๐ท ayva
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ชจ๊ณผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณูุฑุฌู
๐จ๐ฟ kudrna
๐ธ๐ฐ kudrna
๐จ๐ณ ๆจ็
๐ธ๐ฎ kutina
๐ฎ๐ธ kvat
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะนะฒะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแชแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ heyva
๐ฒ๐ฝ membrillo
Etymology
The word 'quince' originates from the Latin word 'cydonia', which refers to the ancient city of Cydonia in Crete, known for its quince trees. Quinces have been cultivated for thousands of years and have a rich history in various cultures, symbolizing love, fertility, and happiness.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #26,565, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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