Meaning of the word persimmon in English

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persimmon

US /pɚˈsɪm.ən/
UK /pɚˈsɪm.ən/
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Noun

1.

an edible fruit that resembles a large tomato and has very sweet flesh when ripe

Example:
The ripe persimmon was soft and sweet.
She made a delicious dessert with fresh persimmons.
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