Meaning of the word damson in English

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damson

US /ˈdæm.zən/
UK /ˈdæm.zən/
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Noun

1.

a small, dark purple plum-like fruit, typically tart and used for making jam or preserves.

Example:
She made a delicious damson jam from the fruit picked in her garden.
The tartness of the damson makes it perfect for pies.
2.

the tree or shrub that bears damson fruit.

Example:
The old damson in the orchard still produces abundant fruit every year.
We planted a new damson in the backyard last spring.