PERSIMMONS
Noun
persimmons
plural of persimmon
Source: Wiktionary
PERSIMMON
Per*sim"mon, n. Etym: [Virginia Indian.] (Bot.)
Definition: An American tree (Diospyros Virginiana) and its fruit, found
from New York southward. The fruit is like a plum in appearance, but
is very harsh and astringent until it has been exposed to frost, when
it becomes palatable and nutritious. Japanese persimmon, Diospyros
Kaki and its red or yellow edible fruit, which outwardly resembles a
tomato, but contains a few large seeds.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition