kaki

/ˈkɑki/
noun
  1. A sweet, orange-colored fruit, also known as persimmon, that grows on trees and is eaten fresh or dried.
    • Dried kaki is a popular snack in many Asian countries.
    • The kaki tree in our backyard produced dozens of fruits this year.
    • I bought a ripe kaki at the farmer's market and ate it for breakfast.
  2. The tree that produces the kaki fruit; a persimmon tree.
    • In autumn, the kaki tree is covered with colorful fruit.
    • They planted a kaki in the garden for its fruit and shade.
    • The kaki tree has large, glossy leaves and bright orange fruit.
What does "kaki" mean? | whatsthatwordmean | whatsthatwordmean