davidson's plum

noun

da·​vid·​son's plum
-sənz-
1
: the fruit of an Australian tree (Davidsonia pruriens) of the family Cunoniaceae having a sharply acid reddish blue juice
2
: the tree that bears the Davidson's plum

Word History

Etymology

from the name Davidson

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“Davidson's plum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/davidson%27s%20plum. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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