damson

Meanings

• noun

  A type of small plum with a damask-like skin.

  - "Damsons are often used to make jams and jellies."
  - "The damson tree is covered in small purple fruits in late summer."

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Rhymes

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jams , slams , chams , gams

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Variants

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damson , damsons

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Etymology

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From Old French damasque, from damasqueen, damask, probably from damas, Damascus. The name reflects the Damascene origin of the damask plum.

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Trivia

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1. Damson plums are rich in antioxidants and vitamin C.

2. Damson gin is a popular British liqueur made from damsons and gin.

3. Damson pie is a traditional English dessert made with damsons and sugar.

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Related Concepts

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1. plum: Damson is a type of plum, which is a fruit that belongs to the Rosaceae family.

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Culture

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In English folklore, damsons were believed to have magical properties and were used in spells and charms. They were also used as offerings to the fairies.

How to Memorize "damson"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small purple plum with a damask-like skin.

2. associate
   

   - Associate damsons with late summer, jams, and fairies.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Damson is a plum from Damascus' to remember the origin of the word.

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