Definitions for Quince

Quince quince

Spelling: [kwins]
IPA: /kwɪns/

Quince is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 17 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 50 anagrams from letters in Quince (ceinqu).

Definitions for Quince

noun

  1. either of two small trees, Cydonia oblonga or C. sinensis, of the rose family, bearing hard, fragrant, yellowish fruit used chiefly for making jelly or preserves.
  2. the fruit of such a tree.

Origin of Quince

1275-1325; Middle English quince, apparently orig. plural (taken as singular) of quyne, coyn Middle French cooin Latin cotōneum, akin to cydōnium Greek (mêlon) Kydṓnion quince, literally, (ap

Examples for Quince

But I tell you, quince, you're full of little red ants, clear to the neck!

Winterbottom stood before Tom, and quince with his back to them.

Seal and bake slowly for an hour, until the quince is tender but not mushy.

Based on Pinot Noir, it gives rich berry aromas alongside brioche, quince, and pears.

Orange or quince marmalade is a great improvement; cinnamon pounded, or orange flower-water, will make an agreeable change.

But they can't just simply grab it and store it, quince—it's impossible!

Hans Marais reached the quince hedge first and sprang off his steed.

Looks as if he might last a round or two, doesn't he, quince?

quince is the plural of quin, from the Norman form of Old Fr.

The quince pulp that remains in the jelly-bag can be made into marmalade.

Word Value for Quince
Scrable

17

Words with friends

20

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