хурма

Meaning

Хурма means persimmon—a sweet orange fruit, often eaten fresh when ripe.

Context

In Russian, it normally refers to the fruit itself. Persimmons may be soft and jelly-like when fully ripe, though some varieties can be eaten while still firm.

Synonyms and related words

• persimmon — the usual English word
• kaki — another name, especially for Asian persimmons
• Sharon fruit — a commercial name used for certain non-astringent varieties
• fruit — a general, less specific term

Etymology

Russian хурма was borrowed through Turkic languages from Persian khormâlu, traditionally interpreted as meaning “date plum.”

Examples

1. I bought two ripe persimmons at the market.
2. This persimmon is sweet and soft.
3. Let the persimmons ripen before you eat them.
4. She added sliced persimmon to the salad.
5. Some persimmons taste bitter if they are not fully ripe.
6. We made a dessert with persimmon and yogurt.