damson
Pronunciation: [ˈdæmzən]
Word
Context: "food"
(noun) a type of small, dark purple fruit that is similar to a plum. It is sweet and can be eaten fresh or used to make jams and desserts.
Example
I made a delicious pie using ripe damsons from the orchard.
Example
I couldn't find any damsons at the store, so I had to use regular plums instead.
Example
Have you ever tried a damson fruit?
Context: "agriculture"
(noun) a tree that produces damson fruit. These trees grow in many gardens and can be enjoyed for their fruit in late summer.
Example
The damson tree in our backyard is full of juicy fruits this year.
Example
The old damson tree in the garden stopped producing fruit several years ago.
Example
What do you need to do to care for a damson tree?
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