quince

quince

noun \ˈkwin(t)s\

Definition of QUINCE

1

: the fruit of a central Asian tree (Cydonia oblonga) of the rose family that resembles a hard-fleshed yellow apple and is used especially in preserves

2

: a tree that bears quinces — compare Japanese quince

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Origin of QUINCE

Middle English quynce quinces, plural of coyn, quyn quince, from Anglo-French coign, from Latin cotoneum, alteration cydonium, from Greek kydōnion

First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with QUINCE

mince, rinse, since, wince