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Definition of diospyros

diospyros

/daɪˈɑːspərəs/
di · os · py · ros
Plural:diospyroses
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diospyros Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any deciduous or evergreen tree or shrub of the large genus Diospyros in the family Ebenaceae, native primarily to tropical and subtropical regions worldwide and valued for its dense dark timber (ebony) or edible fruits (persimmons).

2

The sweet, fleshy, and often astringent edible berry produced by several trees of the genus Diospyros, most notably the common, Japanese, or black sapote persimmon.

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• Nearby Words

diocese
diode
diorama
diospyros
dioxide
dip
dipelta

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180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Diospyros. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/diospyros
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