Definition of DAMSON

damson

Meanings

Plural: damsons

Noun

  • dark purple plum of the damson tree
  • A subspecies of plum tree, Prunus domestica subsp. insititia, native to Eurasia.
  • The edible fruit of this tree.

Adj

  • The color of the fruit of this tree, a very deep purple.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English damascene, damasyn, damacene, from Latin prūnum damascēnum (“Damascene plum, plum of Damascus”). Doublet of damascene.

Synonyms

damson plum

Scrabble Score: 9

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Words With Friends Score: 11

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