medlar
What is another word for medlar? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A small tree, Mespilus germanica, related to the hawthorn family.
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How to use medlar
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a medlar tree
ripe medlars
medlar jelly
Medlar is a fairly specialist word, mostly used by gardeners and cooks.
Etymology
Medlar comes from Middle English medler, borrowed from Old French words for the medlar fruit. Those French forms trace back to Latin mespilum, which itself came from an Ancient Greek word for the same fruit.
Full origin of medlar →Frequently asked questions
What is a medlar?
A medlar is a small tree related to the hawthorn, and also the name of its fruit.
When can you eat a medlar fruit?
Medlar fruit is not eaten straight from the tree; it needs to be left to soften and begin to decay, a process called bletting, before it is edible.
Is a medlar the same as a loquat?
No, though loquat is sometimes called the Japanese medlar because its fruit looks similar, it is a different tree from the true medlar.
