Japanese persimmon

noun

Definition of Japanese persimmon

1 : an Asiatic persimmon (Diospyros kaki) that is probably native to China but has been developed into numerous horticultural forms especially in Japan

2 : the fruit of the Japanese persimmon which is usually larger than native American persimmons

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“Japanese persimmon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Japanese%20persimmon. Accessed 30 Jun. 2022.

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