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medlar in Italian

medlar in Italian is nespolo, nespola — medlar means a small tree, Mespilus germanica, related to the hawthorn family.

medlar in Italian

nespolo
noun
Mespilus germanica, common medlar (now often Crataegus germanica).
nespola
noun
Mespilus germanica, common medlar (now often Crataegus germanica).
nespola
noun
Any tree of the genus Mespilus, now Crataegus sect. Mespilus, including many species now in other genera.
nespolo
noun
Any tree of the genus Mespilus, now Crataegus sect. Mespilus, including many species now in other genera.

What does "medlar" mean?

  1. noun A small tree, Mespilus germanica, related to the hawthorn family.
    "We planted a medlar at the bottom of the garden."
  2. 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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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 Italian?
"medlar" in Italian is nespolo, nespola. 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 Italian, "medlar" is nespolo, nespola.
Are there other ways to say "medlar" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "medlar": nespolo, nespola.
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