Definitions for quinces

quinces quince

Spelling: [kwins]
IPA: /kwɪns/

Quinces is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 17 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 104 anagrams from letters in quinces (ceinqsu).

Definitions for quinces

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 quinces

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 quinces

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Word Value for quinces
Scrable

17

Words with friends

20

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