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Definition of loquat

loquat

/ˈloʊ.kwɑːt/
lo · quat
Plural:loquats
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• noun

1

A small, yellow or orange edible fruit with a sweet, slightly tart flavor and large seeds, native to southeastern China.

Example

"She gathered a basket of fresh loquats from the garden to make a sweet summer jam."

2

An evergreen tree of the rose family (Eriobotrya japonica) that is widely cultivated for its large, stiff foliage and small plum-like fruit.

Example

"The broad, dark green leaves of the loquat provided excellent shade in the courtyard."

• Nearby Words

loosestrife
loot
lopezia
loquat
loria snake
loricariid
loriciferan

Word Origin & Etymology

Mid 19th century: from Cantonese 'lòh-gwāt' (蘆橘), literally translating to 'rush orange'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Loquat. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/loquat
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