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The edible plumlike fruit of the North American tree Diospyros virginiana (the persimmon tree: see sense A. 2a), a large yellow or orange berry…
Frequently with distinguishing word. The edible fruit of any of several trees of the genus Diospyros (family Ebenaceae), somewhat resembling a plum…
The Chinese date plum or persimmon of Japan, Diospyros kaki.