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loquat

/ˈloʊkwɑːt/ noun · British & US
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What does loquat mean?

noun

A small, evergreen tree or shrub native to Asia, with edible fruit. The fruit is a small, yellow or orange drupe with a single seed.

Example

"The gardener carefully pruned the loquat tree to encourage more fruit growth."

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