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Definition of chaenomeles
chaenomeles
/kiːˈnɑːməliːz/
chae · nom · e · les
Plural:chaenomeles
chaenomeles Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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Any deciduous spiny shrub of the genus Chaenomeles in the rose family (Rosaceae), native to eastern Asia and widely cultivated as an ornamental flowering quince for its showy, five-petaled cup-shaped blossoms in shades of red, pink, orange, or white that bloom in early spring, followed by fragrant, apple-like pome fruits.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chaenomeles. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chaenomeles