medlar

med·lar

noun \ˈmed-lər\

Definition of MEDLAR

: a small deciduous Eurasian tree (Mespilus germanica) of the rose family whose fruit resembles a crab apple and is used in preserves; also : its fruit

Origin of MEDLAR

Middle English medeler, from Anglo-French medler, from medle medlar fruit, from Latin mespilum, from Greek mespilon

First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with MEDLAR

meddler, peddler