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: 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
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The loquats are from the trees that bloom abundantly right now.
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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
There is a house nearby that has a loquat tree right by the curb of the street.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
The 1-acre lot includes lime, fig, and loquat trees and a lanai with ocean views.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
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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
There is a house nearby that has a loquat tree right by the curb of the street.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
The 1-acre lot includes lime, fig, and loquat trees and a lanai with ocean views.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Loquat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loquat. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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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"
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