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quince [kwɪns] N no pl

quince

marmelo m

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Pears are the most susceptible, but apples, loquat, crabapples, quinces, hawthorn, cotoneaster, pyracantha, raspberry and some other rosaceous plants are also vulnerable. en.wikipedia.org

It can also be called "veranillo del membrillo" (little summer of the quince). en.wikipedia.org

This town is famous for its apple and quince plantations, with these fruits the villagers prepare fruit liquors, jams, sweets and other products. en.wikipedia.org

Other fruits that are often used are sour cherries, apples, mulberries and quince. en.wikipedia.org

The resulting stewed quince, called "muraba" is then preserved in jars and eaten like jam. en.wikipedia.org

The most common are figs, olives, grapes, quince and sumac. en.wikipedia.org

Some varieties however are not compatible with quince, and these require double working. en.wikipedia.org

Because of the colour and taste, quinces are often pressed along with the apples. en.wikipedia.org

Quince rootstocks produce smaller trees, which is often desirable in commercial orchards or domestic gardens. en.wikipedia.org

Some fruits (e.g., apple, pear, quince) will be ground in order to make the mash soft. en.wikipedia.org

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