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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

persimmon

/pərˈsɪmən/ noun · British & US
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What does persimmon mean?

noun

A sweet, orange fruit with a soft, pulpy interior and a hard, inedible skin. The fruit is often eaten raw or used in baked goods, jams, and preserves.

Example

"The persimmon tree was a common sight in the autumn landscape, its branches heavy with ripe fruit."

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