quince

Meanings

• noun

  A fruit that is round, oblong or pear-shaped, and has a rough, netted skin covered with small hairs. It is usually yellow when ripe, but some varieties are green.

  - "The quince tree bears fruit in late autumn."
  - "Quince is often used in jams and jellies."
  - "Quince is a popular ingredient in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with quince
prize , surprise , precise , vice

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Variants

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quince , quinces , Japanese quince , Japanese quinces

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Etymology

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The word 'quince' comes from the Latin word 'cydonia', which is the name of the ancient city in Crete where the fruit was believed to have originated.

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Trivia

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1. Quince was once believed to be an aphrodisiac in ancient Rome.

2. Quince is rich in pectin, making it an excellent fruit for jams and jellies.

3. Quince is a member of the rose family.

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Related Concepts

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1. quince paste: A sweet, firm paste made from cooked quince and sugar. It is often used as a filling or coating for pastries and sweets.

2. quince cheese: A type of Spanish cheese made from goat's milk and coated with powdered quince. It is often served with manchego cheese and membrillo (quince paste).

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Culture

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Quince has been used symbolically in various cultures. In ancient Rome, quince was believed to represent fertility and was often used in wedding ceremonies. In some Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cultures, quince is used to celebrate the harvest and the changing of the seasons.

How to Memorize "quince"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a yellow or green, rough-skinned fruit with small hairs covering it. Visualize its shape, which can be round, oblong, or pear-shaped.

2. associate
   

   - Associate quince with autumn, harvest, and the changing of the seasons. Remember that it is often used in jams and jellies, and in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'quince' as 'Queen of the Autumn Fruits' or 'Quite Unique and Cultivated Enthusiastically'.

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