diospyros kaki

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Noun diospyros kaki has 1 sense

Japanese persimmon, kaki, Diospyros kaki - small deciduous Asiatic tree bearing large red or orange edible astringent fruit
--₁ is a kind of persimmon, persimmon tree
--₁ is a member of Diospyros, genus Diospyros
--₁ has parts: persimmon

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diospyros kaki

Definition:

Diospyros kaki, commonly known as Persimmon, is a species of flowering plant in the family Ebenaceae. It is native to China and is widely cultivated for its edible fruit.

Parts of Speech:

Noun: Diospyros kaki
Adjective: Kaki

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

(Noun) A tropical fruit-bearing tree native to China.

Example sentence: The diospyros kaki tree produced abundant persimmons this year.

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Sense 2:

(Noun) The sweet, orange fruit of the diospyros kaki tree.

Example sentence: I enjoyed a ripe diospyros kaki for dessert.

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Sense 3:

(Adjective) Referring to or characteristic of diospyros kaki or its fruit.

Example sentence: The kaki tree in our backyard adds a vibrant touch to our garden.