greengage

noun

green·gage | \ˈgrēn-ˌgāj

\

Definition of greengage

: any of several rather small rounded greenish or greenish-yellow cultivated plums

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Why not gorgeous bowls of transparent greengage plums? — Tamar Adler, Vogue, "What Statement Should Your Wedding Cake Make?," 17 May 2018 Try greengages for their unique buttery texture and sweetness. — The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, "8 Fruit Trees You Can Grow Right On Your Balcony," 4 Apr. 2017 The heady and imaginative flavors currently on her slate are blackberry and bay leaves, raspberry and hibiscus flower and greengage and fennel pollen. — Aimee Farrell, New York Times, "The Soothing Art of Cooking Seasonal Jam," 4 Jan. 2017 But there are a number of great plums out there, from the unassuming but sweet and flavorful Greengage, to dark, oblong Italian prune plums, which make perfect baking fruit. — Noelle Carter, latimes.com, "Plums are in season. We have recipes," 30 June 2017

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