Definitions for Loquat
ˈloʊ kwɒt, -kwætlo·quat

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. loquat, loquat tree, Japanese medlar, Japanese plum, Eriobotrya japonicanoun

   evergreen tree of warm regions having fuzzy yellow olive-sized fruit with a large free stone; native to China and Japan

2. loquat, Japanese plumnoun

   yellow olive-sized semitropical fruit with a large free stone and relatively little flesh; used for jellies

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. loquatnoun

   The Eriobotrya japonica tree.

2. loquatnoun

   The fruit of this tree. It is as large as a small plum, but grows in clusters, and contains four or five large seeds.

3. Etymology: From Chinese (older word) Related to kumquat – same second character.

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1. Loquat

   The loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) is a large evergreen shrub or tree, grown commercially for its orange fruit and for its leaves, which are used to make herbal tea. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant. The loquat is in the family Rosaceae, and is native to the cooler hill regions of south-central China. In Japan the loquat is known as biwa (枇杷, びわ) and has been grown for over 1,000 years. The loquat has been introduced to regions with subtropical to mild temperate climates throughout the world.Eriobotrya japonica was formerly thought to be closely related to the genus Mespilus, and is still sometimes mistakenly known as the Japanese medlar. It is also known as Japanese plum and Chinese plum, as well as pipa in China, naspli in Malta, Lukaat in India, Lucat in Sri Lanka, níspero in Spain, nêspera in Portugal, shések in Israel, akidéné in Lebanon, Ebirangweti in Kisii and nespolo in Italy (where the name is shared with Mespilus germanica).

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1. loquat

   A loquat is a type of small evergreen fruit tree native to East Asia, specifically China. It is also referred to as the Chinese plum and Japanese medlar. The tree produces a yellow, pear-shaped fruit, also known as a loquat, which is rich in vitamins, potassium, and fiber. The loquat tree is also known for its dark green glossy leaves.

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1. Loquatnoun

   the fruit of the Japanese medlar (Photinia Japonica). It is as large as a small plum, but grows in clusters, and contains four or five large seeds. Also, the tree itself

2. Etymology: [Chinese name.]

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1. Loquat

   The loquat is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae, native to central China. It is a large evergreen shrub or small tree, grown commercially for its yellow fruit, and also cultivated as an ornamental plant. It was formerly thought to be closely related to the genus Mespilus, and is still sometimes known as the Japanese medlar. It is also known as Japanese plum and Chinese plum, and in China as "pipa".

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Loquat

   lō′kwat, n. an esteemed Chinese and Japanese fruit, yellowish, flavouring tarts. [Chinese.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Loquat in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Loquat in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Loquat
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Loquat
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loquat
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Loquat
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Loquat
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Loquat