loquat

noun

lo·​quat ˈlō-ˌkwät How to pronounce loquat (audio)
: an Asian evergreen tree (Eriobotrya japonica) of the rose family often cultivated for its fruit
also : its small yellow edible fruit used especially for preserves

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This antioxidant-rich cocktail of biotin, pro-vitamin B5, coconut oil, and extracts from saw palmetto berries and loquat fruit not only plumps strands with moisture for a thicker hair look but promotes shine and glossiness, creating a more reflective finish. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Feb. 2025 An uncle and a grandmother were among those killed in the 34-day conflict, but a loquat tree the matriarch had planted next to their home endured. Sally Abou Aljoud, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024 This sulfate-free Thickening Shampoo strengthens your hair from your scalp to the ends with deep-penetrating ingredients such as flax protein (to prevent hair breakage), willow bark for gentle exfoliation, and loquat leaf, a traditional Asian plant that boosts thickness. Sarah Madaus, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024 However, some people are allergic to loquats and can develop a serious allergic reaction called anaphylaxis after eating loquats. Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for loquat

Word History

Etymology

Chinese (Guangdong) làuh-gwāt

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of loquat was in 1820

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“Loquat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loquat. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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loquat

noun
lo·​quat ˈlō-ˌkwät How to pronounce loquat (audio)
: a small Asian tree related to the roses and bearing yellow fruits resembling plums
also : its fruit used especially in preserves
Etymology

Chinese làuhgwāt "small tree related to the roses"

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