noun
medlar; common medlar
Refers to the fruit tree Mespilus germanica (syn. Crataegus germanica). Botanical term; in everyday contexts, the katakana form is used.
セイヨウカリンはヨーロッパ原産の果樹です。
The medlar is a fruit tree native to Europe.
庭にセイヨウカリンを植えました。
I planted a medlar tree in my garden.
From 西洋 (Western) + 花梨 (quince-like fruit), a calque of the Western name for the medlar. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.