noun
ume
OO-may
noun
1
A Japanese fruit tree closely related to the plum and apricot, or its sour fruit, often pickled or used in drinks.
"Ume plums are commonly pickled to make umeboshi."
How to Use Ume
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Japanese plum-like fruit, often pickled or used to flavor drinks and food.
Word Forms
ume plural, umes plural
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Etymology
From Japanese "ume".