damson

noun dam·son \ˈdam-zən\

Definition of DAMSON

: the small tart fruit of a widely cultivated Asian plum tree (Prunus insititia); also : this tree

Middle English, from Latin (prunum) damascenum, literally, plum of Damascus

First Known Use: 14th century

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