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: the fruit of a central Asian tree (Cydonia oblonga) of the rose family that resembles a hard-fleshed yellow apple and is used especially in preserves
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: a tree that bears quinces compare Japanese quince
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Examples of additional species to try forcing include flowering cherry (Yoshino and friends), apple and crabapple, magnolia, quince (flowering shrubs, not the fruit tree, though that may also work), forsythia, witchhazel, certain viburnums, and redbud.
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Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2024
Good sun exposure makes flowering quince produce more blooms from late winter to spring.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
And on May 20, eight newest quince queens with their partners — all in formal wear — gracefully danced the traditional waltz that highlights the event.
—Lola Sherman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2023
In spring, that means an indoor-outdoor storefront filled with daffodils, fritillaria and branches of quince, forsythia and cherry to take home, as well as faux-bois concrete planters, slipware dishes and Easter-table-ready bud vases.
—Nicole Demarco Dalya Benor Caitie Kelly Juan A. Ramírez Monica Mendal Janet Siroto, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2024
Brilliant gold in the glass, this wine has complex aromas of white peach, vanilla, tangerine, and beeswax and flavors of roasted hazelnuts, marzipan, yellow peach, and quince.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2024
Peaches, pears, apricots, quinces, strawberries, and apples are members of the rose family.
—Deb Wiley, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2024
Kale and Herb Salad With Poached Quince Like wedges of rose quartz, poached quince dazzles in this salad of hearty greens and tender, sprightly herbs.
—G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 20 Nov. 2023
Drawing equally on the culinary traditions of Mexico City and Asturias in northern Spain, where the owners trace their roots, El Sella serves an excellent chorizo cooked in cider and a fine dessert of ate con queso (quince paste with cheese) flambéed tableside.
—Jorge Valencia Mariano Fernandez, New York Times, 14 Nov. 2023
Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2024
Good sun exposure makes flowering quince produce more blooms from late winter to spring.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
And on May 20, eight newest quince queens with their partners — all in formal wear — gracefully danced the traditional waltz that highlights the event.
—Lola Sherman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2023
In spring, that means an indoor-outdoor storefront filled with daffodils, fritillaria and branches of quince, forsythia and cherry to take home, as well as faux-bois concrete planters, slipware dishes and Easter-table-ready bud vases.
—Nicole Demarco Dalya Benor Caitie Kelly Juan A. Ramírez Monica Mendal Janet Siroto, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2024
Brilliant gold in the glass, this wine has complex aromas of white peach, vanilla, tangerine, and beeswax and flavors of roasted hazelnuts, marzipan, yellow peach, and quince.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2024
Peaches, pears, apricots, quinces, strawberries, and apples are members of the rose family.
—Deb Wiley, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2024
Kale and Herb Salad With Poached Quince Like wedges of rose quartz, poached quince dazzles in this salad of hearty greens and tender, sprightly herbs.
—G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 20 Nov. 2023
Drawing equally on the culinary traditions of Mexico City and Asturias in northern Spain, where the owners trace their roots, El Sella serves an excellent chorizo cooked in cider and a fine dessert of ate con queso (quince paste with cheese) flambéed tableside.
—Jorge Valencia Mariano Fernandez, New York Times, 14 Nov. 2023
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quince
noun
: the fruit of an Asian tree that resembles a yellow apple with hard flesh and is used especially for marmalade, jelly, and preserves
also
: a tree that bears quinces
Medical Definition
quince
noun
: the fruit of a central Asian tree of the genus Cydonia (C. oblonga) that resembles a hard-fleshed yellow apple
also
: the tree
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