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medlar in Dutch

medlar in Dutch is mispelaar, mispelboom, mispel — medlar means a small tree, Mespilus germanica, related to the hawthorn family.

medlar in Dutch

mispelaar

noun

Mespilus germanica, common medlar (now often Crataegus germanica).

mispelboom

noun

Mespilus germanica, common medlar (now often Crataegus germanica).

mispel

noun

Any tree of the genus Mespilus, now Crataegus sect. Mespilus, including many species now in other genera.

mispelaar

noun

Any tree of the genus Mespilus, now Crataegus sect. Mespilus, including many species now in other genera.

mispelboom

noun

Any tree of the genus Mespilus, now Crataegus sect. Mespilus, including many species now in other genera.

What does "medlar" mean?

noun A small tree, Mespilus germanica, related to the hawthorn family.
"We planted a medlar at the bottom of the garden."
noun The small, apple-like fruit of this tree, which is only eaten once it has started to soften and decay.
"Medlars are left on a shelf for weeks before they are ripe enough to eat."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

medlar in a sentence

We planted a medlar at the bottom of the garden.
The old orchard still has a medlar growing among the apple trees.
Medlars are left on a shelf for weeks before they are ripe enough to eat.
She spread the soft medlar pulp onto toast.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "medlar" in Dutch?

"medlar" in Dutch is mispelaar, mispelboom, mispel. medlar means: A small tree, Mespilus germanica, related to the hawthorn family.

How do you use "medlar" in a sentence?

Example: "We planted a medlar at the bottom of the garden." In Dutch, "medlar" is mispelaar, mispelboom, mispel.

Are there other ways to say "medlar" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "medlar": mispelaar, mispelboom, mispel.

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