First Known Use: 14th century
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medlar
noun med·lar \ˈmed-lər\
Definition of MEDLAR
: a small deciduous Eurasian tree (Mespilus germanica) of the rose family whose fruit resembles a crab apple and is used in preserves; also : its fruit
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Origin of MEDLAR
Middle English medeler, from Anglo-French medler, from medle medlar fruit, from Latin mespilum, from Greek mespilon
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