loquat
noun [ C ] uk/ˈləʊ.kwɒt/ us/ˈloʊ.kwɑːt/
(also loquat tree)枇杷树
a tree that does not lose its leaves in winter, originally from East Asia, with flowers that appear in the autumn
These loquats are purely decorative and rarely bear fruit. 这些枇杷树纯粹是装饰用的，很少结果。
He counted the fruit on the loquat tree every day. 他每天数着枇杷树上的果子。
枇杷
the small, round fruit of this tree with a thin, smooth, yellow-orange skin, similar to a plum
Loquats can be eaten fresh, in salads, or cooked in meat dishes. 枇杷可以鲜食、拌沙拉或放在荤菜里。
The small loquats sweeten as they ripen. 小枇杷成熟时变甜了。
Synonym: Japanese plum
- More examples
- Just across the street there was a huge loquat tree.
- I'm saving all the loquats from my tree to make jam.
- I've found a great recipe for loquat tart.