medlars
/ˈmɛdlərz/
noun
- The small, brown, apple-like fruit of the medlar tree, eaten when soft and overripe (bletted).
- Medlars taste best after they have been left to soften for a few weeks.
- In the market, they were selling medlars alongside quinces and pears.
- She made a delicious jelly from the medlars she picked.