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10 Language-to-English DictionariesNespola
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈnɛspola
"Le nespole giapponesi sono pronte per essere raccolte in primavera."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A small, yellow-to-orange, plum-like citrus fruit with a sweet-tart flavor, native to southeastern China.
"She picked a ripe loquat straight from the tree in her grandmother's garden." - 2
The evergreen tree or shrub (Eriobotrya japonica) that bears clusters of fragrant white flowers and edible loquat fruits.
"The courtyard was shaded by a sprawling loquat with broad, leathery leaves."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Cantonese romanization of Chinese 'lúoj júih' (rush orange), referencing its shape and color. The term entered English via trade and botanical exploration in the late 18th century from the Canton region.
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Nèfle du Japon
Transliteration: nefl du ja-pɔ̃
"Le néflier du Japon produit des fruits délicieux au printemps."
Wollmispel
Transliteration: ˈvɔlˌmɪspəl
"Die Wollmispel schmeckt süß und leicht säuerlich."
Nespola
Transliteration: ˈnɛspola
"Le nespole giapponesi sono pronte per essere raccolte in primavera."
Níspero
Transliteration: ˈnispeɾo
"El árbol de níspero da una fruta muy refrescante."
Nêspera
Transliteration: ˈnɛs.pɛ.ɾɐ
"A nêspera é uma fruta muito apreciada nos dias quentes."
लकाट
Transliteration: lokaat
Script: लकाट फल
"लकाट एक खट्टा-मीठा फल है।"
枇杷
Transliteration: pípá
"院子里的枇杷今年结了很多果子。"
비파
Transliteration: bipa
Script: 비파 열매
"비파는 달콤하고 상큼한 맛이 난다."
枇杷
Transliteration: biwa
"庭の枇杷の木が黄色い実をつけた。"
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