Mespilus

noun

Mes·​pi·​lus

ˈmespələs

: a genus of Eurasian trees (family Rosaceae) having large solitary flowers, leafy calyx lobes, and a pomaceous fruit with an open top and five easily detached stones see medlar

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, medlar

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