persimmon / khaki
nounmasculine/kɐˈki/medium
ca·qui
Definition
1. The fruit of the persimmon tree (Diospyros kaki), with sweet, soft orange pulp when ripe. 2. A yellowish-brown color, similar to that of military 'khaki' fabric.
She bought some persimmons at the market.
He wore a pair of khaki trousers.
Common collocations
persimmon treeripe persimmonkhaki colorpersimmon pulp
Etymology
Do japonês 'kaki' (柿), através do inglês 'khaki' (para a cor) e possivelmente influenciado pelo hindi.