Synonyms for persimmon
pərˈsɪm ənper·sim·mon

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1. persimmonnoun

   Synonyms:
   kaki

2. persimmonnoun

   A type of fruit, of orange colour, very sweet, quite astringent when immature.

   Synonyms:
   kaki

3. persimmonnoun

   The tree this fruit grows on, generally one of two species of ebony: Diospyros kaki (Asian) or Diospyros virginiana (North American).

   Synonyms:
   kaki

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. persimmon, persimmon treenoun

   any of several tropical trees of the genus Diospyros

   Synonyms:
   persimmon tree

2. persimmonnoun

   orange fruit resembling a plum; edible when fully ripe

   Synonyms:
   persimmon tree

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1. • Berry
   • Fruit Tree

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1. Dick Lew:

   We incorporated a bright persimmon red in the design and the logo, in order to reflect the (Vib) brand's bold personality.