medlar

noun

med·lar | \ˈmed-lər

Definition of medlar

: a small deciduous Eurasian tree (Mespilus germanica) of the rose family whose fruit resembles a crab apple and is used in preserves also : its fruit

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Local favorites include apfelwein, akin to dry French cider; Gin Sieben, a Frankfurt-style gin infused with seven specific herbs, including borage and sorrel; and mispelchen, a brandy made with medlar, a persimmon-like fruit. — Adam Erace, Fortune, "How to Get the Most Out of a Trip to Frankfurt," 30 June 2017

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