loquat

noun

lo·quat ˈlō-ˌkwät

: an Asian evergreen tree (Eriobotrya japonica) of the rose family often cultivated for its fruit

also : its small yellow edible fruit used especially for preserves

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An uncle and a grandmother were among those killed in the 34-day conflict, but a loquat tree the matriarch had planted next to their home endured. —

Sally Abou Aljoud, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024 This sulfate-free Thickening Shampoo strengthens your hair from your scalp to the ends with deep-penetrating ingredients such as flax protein (to prevent hair breakage), willow bark for gentle exfoliation, and loquat leaf, a traditional Asian plant that boosts thickness. —

Sarah Madaus, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024 However, some people are allergic to loquats and can develop a serious allergic reaction called anaphylaxis after eating loquats. —

Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 July 2024 Where fruit trees are concerned, both the loquat and the persimmon will grow 20-25 feet tall with equal spread. —

Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 18 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for loquat