マルメロ

noun

quince (Cydonia oblonga)

Refers to the fruit or the tree. The fruit is typically used for preserves and jellies because it is too hard and sour to eat raw.

from Portuguese marmelo

See also: 木瓜

• マルメロのジャムは香かおりが良よくて美味おいしい。

  Quince jam is fragrant and delicious.

• 庭にわにマルメロの木きを植うえた。

  I planted a quince tree in the garden.