noun
Chinese quince
Refers to the fruit or tree Pseudocydonia sinensis. Often used in traditional medicine and preserves. The cross-reference to かりん (sense 2) indicates a related term.
See also: かりん
からなしの実は香りが良く、ジャムに使われる。
The fruit of the Chinese quince has a nice fragrance and is used for jam.
庭にからなしの木を植えた。
I planted a Chinese quince tree in the garden.
かりん (sense 2) is another name for the same plant, Pseudocydonia sinensis. からなし is the less common synonym, usually written in kana.
The word からなし literally means 'Chinese pear' (唐梨). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it likely refers to the fruit's origin and resemblance to a pear.