Noah Webster Dictionary (1913 edition): Quince

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Noah Webster Dictionary (1913 edition): Quince


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(n.) a quince tree or shrub.

(2):

(n.) The fruit of a shrub (Cydonia vulgaris) belonging to the same tribe as the apple. It somewhat resembles an apple, but differs in having many seeds in each carpel. It has hard flesh of high flavor, but very acid, and is largely used for marmalade, jelly, and preserves.