loquat
noun
lo·quat
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Definition of loquat
: an Asian evergreen tree (Eriobotrya japonica) of the rose family often cultivated for its fruit
also
: its small yellow edible fruit used especially for preserves
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Capofaro, its sharpest hotel, with new suites, sits in an organic arcadia of wildflowers, vines, and herbs, all used in-house (highlights: the Ragusano cheese, the homegrown loquats). — Antonia Quirke, CondĂ© Nast Traveler, "These Islands Near Sicily Might Be the Last Uncrowded Part of Italy," 22 Aug. 2019 Large yellow jackfruit grow like Chinese lanterns among loquat and clove trees, pepper vines and coffee plants. — The Economist, "The murky world of Madagascarâs roaring vanilla trade," 5 July 2019 This one is made with loquat (a Japanese plum), which helps to keep bacteria from getting cozy on your face. — Maya Mcdowell, Seventeen, "These Superfood-Inspired Beauty Products Are a *Must* for Your Most Annoying Skin Issues," 21 May 2019 About four of the six acres remain leafy and laden with mangoes, loquats and South American guama trees, whose beans taste like ice cream. — Joe Mozingo, latimes.com, "One of L.A.'s oldest community gardens thrived for decades. Then the water wars began.," 4 June 2018 There are 20-foot orange and lemon trees, even taller fig, loquat, guama and avocado trees. — Joe Mozingo, latimes.com, "One of L.A.'s oldest community gardens thrived for decades. Then the water wars began.," 4 June 2018 With a low fog hanging just above the loquat trees, Norfolk pine and lush ferns, the property seemed vaguely mystical, like a scene from Tolkien. — Alex Williams, New York Times, "Woody Harrelson, Rogue Number One," 26 May 2018 The loquats, tangerines, oranges, and pomegranates grown in common areas and outside the fence are available to visitors, too. — Los Angeles Magazine, "These Local Farms and Gardens Are Feasts for the Eyesâand the Belly," 26 Feb. 2018 The Gouveiasâ backyard is shaded by apple, pear, and loquat trees planted decades ago by Arnaldo himself. — CĂĄtia Bruno, Slate Magazine, "A Comfort Food From a Time of Hunger," 3 Oct. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'loquat.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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