Meaning of the word medlar in English

What does medlar mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

medlar

US /ˈmed.lɚ/
UK /ˈmed.lər/
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Noun

a small tree of the rose family, with edible fruit that resembles a crabapple and is not eaten until it is soft and brown

Example:
The medlar tree in the garden is bearing fruit this year.
We picked some ripe medlars for making jam.