Definition of Medlar

1. Noun. Small deciduous tree of southern Africa having edible fruit.

Exact synonyms: Vangueria Infausta, Wild Medlar, Wild Medlar Tree
Group relationships: Genus Vangueria, Vangueria
Generic synonyms: Tree

2. Noun. Small deciduous Eurasian tree cultivated for its fruit that resemble crab apples.
Exact synonyms: Medlar Tree, Mespilus Germanica
Group relationships: Genus Mespilus, Mespilus
Generic synonyms: Fruit Tree

3. Noun. A South African globular fruit with brown leathery skin and pithy flesh having a sweet-acid taste.
Generic synonyms: Edible Fruit
Group relationships: Vangueria Infausta, Wild Medlar, Wild Medlar Tree

4. Noun. Crabapple-like fruit used for preserves.
Generic synonyms: Edible Fruit
Group relationships: Medlar Tree, Mespilus Germanica

Definition of Medlar

1. n. A tree of the genus Mespilus (M. Germanica); also, the fruit of the tree. The fruit is something like a small apple, but has a bony endocarp. When first gathered the flesh is hard and austere, and it is not eaten until it has begun to decay.

Definition of Medlar

1. a Eurasian tree [n -S]

Medical Definition of Medlar

1. A tree of the genus Mespilus (M. Germanica); also, the fruit of the tree. The fruit is something like a small apple, but has a bony endocarp. When first gathered the flesh is hard and austere, and it is not eaten until it has begun to decay. Japan medlar, a kind of thorn tree (Crataegus Azarolus); also, its fruit. Origin: OE. Medler medlar tree, OF. Meslier, F. Neflier, L. Mespilum, mespilus, Gr, . Cf. Naseberry. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Medlar

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medium steel
medium vein
medium wave
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medlar (current term)
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medlars
MEDLARS
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medphalan
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