noun
quince
KWINS/kwɪns/
A hard, aromatic yellow fruit used especially in preserves.
The cut quince reveals firm pale flesh beside a dish of preserve.
Etymology
The fruit name from cooin acquired an English plural form that was later treated as singular. Quince therefore preserves an old plural ending even when it names just one fruit.
In context
quince is pretty strong but it has no kick to it i love it yeah quince is a phenomenal phenomenal fruit
More examples
- These quinces are too hard to eat raw.
- I add sliced quince to the apple pie.
- A single quince fills the kitchen with a fruity scent.
Forms
quince · quinces