Persimmon
noun
A type of fruit that is orange and sweet when ripe.
I enjoy eating a ripe persimmon for dessert after dinner.
Often appears as...
- ripe persimmon
- sweet persimmon
noun
The tree that produces persimmon fruit.
The persimmon trees in our backyard are full of fruit.
Often appears as...
- persimmon tree
- persimmon leaves
noun
A type of fruit that is orange and sweet when ripe.
I enjoy eating a ripe persimmon for dessert after dinner.
Often appears as...
- ripe persimmon
- sweet persimmon
noun
The tree that produces persimmon fruit.
The persimmon trees in our backyard are full of fruit.
Often appears as...
- persimmon tree
- persimmon leaves
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Texture Change
Unripe persimmons can be very astringent. They soften and become sweeter as they ripen.
Be careful not to eat a persimmon too early; it can be unpleasantly puckery.
Pro Tip 2/3Culinary Uses
Persimmons can be eaten raw, dried, or cooked, and are used in various sweet and savory dishes.
Dried persimmon slices are a healthy snack.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Significance
In East Asian cultures, persimmons are often associated with good fortune and are eaten during special occasions.
During the New Year, we enjoy persimmon pudding for luck.
Pro Tip 1/3Texture Change
Unripe persimmons can be very astringent. They soften and become sweeter as they ripen.
Be careful not to eat a persimmon too early; it can be unpleasantly puckery.
Pro Tip 2/3Culinary Uses
Persimmons can be eaten raw, dried, or cooked, and are used in various sweet and savory dishes.
Dried persimmon slices are a healthy snack.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Significance
In East Asian cultures, persimmons are often associated with good fortune and are eaten during special occasions.
During the New Year, we enjoy persimmon pudding for luck.
Pro Tip 1/3Texture Change
Unripe persimmons can be very astringent. They soften and become sweeter as they ripen.
Be careful not to eat a persimmon too early; it can be unpleasantly puckery.
Pro Tip 2/3Culinary Uses
Persimmons can be eaten raw, dried, or cooked, and are used in various sweet and savory dishes.
Dried persimmon slices are a healthy snack.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Significance
In East Asian cultures, persimmons are often associated with good fortune and are eaten during special occasions.
During the New Year, we enjoy persimmon pudding for luck.
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Video examples
The new American Dream PIPE...
Now, I've experienced this firsthand. For the last few years, I've been living in a cohousing community. It's 1.5 acres of persimmon trees, this prolific blackberry bush that snakes around a community garden,
Video examples
The new American Dream PIPE...
Now, I've experienced this firsthand. For the last few years, I've been living in a cohousing community. It's 1.5 acres of persimmon trees, this prolific blackberry bush that snakes around a community garden,
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Quote examples
Davy Crockett
American Explorer
It is a huckleberry above my persimmon to cipher out how it is, with six months' schooling only, I, David Crockett, find myself the most popular bookmaker of the day, and such is the demand for my works that I cannot write them half fast enough, no how I can fix it.
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Devendra Banhart
Venezuelan Musician
In the next life what would my career be? Oh, easy. Dried persimmon dealer.
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Scott Rogowsky
American Comedian
Dried fruit is a huge part of my diet. Mango, persimmon, banana.
Quote examples
Davy Crockett
American Explorer
It is a huckleberry above my persimmon to cipher out how it is, with six months' schooling only, I, David Crockett, find myself the most popular bookmaker of the day, and such is the demand for my works that I cannot write them half fast enough, no how I can fix it.
Quote examples
Devendra Banhart
Venezuelan Musician
In the next life what would my career be? Oh, easy. Dried persimmon dealer.
Quote examples
Scott Rogowsky
American Comedian
Dried fruit is a huge part of my diet. Mango, persimmon, banana.
Example 1 of 3
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