loquat

noun

lo·​quat ˈlō-ˌkwät 

: an Asian evergreen tree (Eriobotrya japonica) of the rose family often cultivated for its fruit

also : its small yellow edible fruit used especially for preserves

Illustration of loquat

Examples of loquat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The loquats are from the trees that bloom abundantly right now. — Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026

The loquat's unique flavor is a delightful combination of sweetness and slight tartness, often described as resembling a blend of peach, citrus, and mild mango. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 8 Mar. 2026

Don’t fertilize fig trees, pomegranate, pineapple guava, tropical guava and loquat, Instead, mulch them with a 3-inch-thick layer of coarse wood mulch. — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026

There is a house nearby that has a loquat tree right by the curb of the street. — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Chinese (Guangdong) làuh-gwāt

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for loquat

• allot
• barat
• begot
• besought
• bethought
• bloodshot
• boycott
• buckshot
• crackpot
• croat
• culottes
• dashpot

Kids Definition

loquat

noun

lo·​quat ˈlō-ˌkwät 

: a small Asian tree related to the roses and bearing yellow fruits resembling plums

also : its fruit used especially in preserves

Etymology

Chinese làuhgwāt "small tree related to the roses"