medlar

noun

1. small deciduous tree of southern Africa having edible fruit

Definition categories: plant, tree

2. small deciduous Eurasian tree cultivated for its fruit that resemble crab apples

Definition categories: plant

3. a South African globular fruit with brown leathery skin and pithy flesh having a sweet-acid taste

Definition categories: food

4. crabapple-like fruit used for preserves

Definition categories: food