亚洲网紅露点

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persimmon

[ per-sim-uhn ]

noun

  1. any of several trees of the genus Diospyros, especially D. virginiana, of North America, bearing astringent, plumlike fruit that is sweet and edible when ripe, and D. kaki, of Japan and China, bearing soft, red or orange fruit.
  2. the fruit itself.


persimmon

/ 辫蓽藧藞蝉瑟尘蓹苍 /

noun

  1. any of several tropical trees of the genus Diospyros, typically having hard wood and large orange-red fruit: family Ebenaceae
  2. the sweet fruit of any of these trees, which is edible when completely ripe
鈥淐ollins English Dictionary 鈥 Complete & Unabridged鈥 2012 Digital Edition 漏 William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 漏 HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins

Origin of persimmon1

First recorded in 1605鈥15, Americanism; from Virginia Algonquian ( English spelling) pessemmins, pichamins, pushemins, putchamins (unidentified initial element + reflex of Proto-Algonquian (unattested) -min- 鈥渇ruit, berry鈥)
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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins

Origin of persimmon1

C17: of Algonquian origin; related to Delaware 辫补蝉沫尘臅苍补苍 dried fruit
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From currants and persimmons to kumquats and cherries, each fruit brings its own balance, complexity and a subtle intrigue that can elevate a dish in unexpected ways.

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Yards were filled with orange, lemon, avocado and persimmon trees 鈥 as well as owls, frogs and raccoons.

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Using fresh, seasonal ingredients can transform a nonalcoholic drink from a self-imposed alternative into something that feels special, whether it鈥檚 a persimmon gin fizz or a spiced whiskey sour.

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He did that for about a month until the new season brought more greenery and fresh crops, including melons and persimmons.

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I really appreciated the language in the film, such as a line, 鈥淭hat鈥檚 a huckleberry above my persimmon,鈥 which I am going to start using immediately.

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