Meaning of the word quince in English

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

quince

US /kwɪns/
UK /kwɪns/
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Noun

a hard, yellowish-green fruit, similar to an apple or pear, that is used for making jam and jelly because of its high pectin content

Example:
She made a delicious quince jelly from the fruit in her garden.
The tree bears large, fragrant quinces in autumn.