Definition of greengage in English:

greengage

noun ˈɡriːnɡeɪdʒˈɡrinˌɡeɪdʒ

1A sweet greenish fruit resembling a small plum.
西洋李子。亦称GAGE ³
Also called gage
Example sentencesExamples
- Many consider greengages to be one of the finest dessert plums.
- If they are greengages, they'll be sweet and suitable for eating.
- Cover and leave to simmer for 15 min, stirring regularly to crush the greengages down to a pulp.
- Bake the tart for 50-60 minutes, until the almond filling is cooked and the plums or greengages are tender.
- The green skin may not indicate sweetness but ripe greengages are mouth-watering when eaten raw and they make excellent jam or purées for pies and puddings.
2The tree bearing greengages.
西洋李树
Prunus domestica subsp. italica (or P. italica), family Rosaceae
Example sentencesExamples
- Residents are now planning to plant another 70 trees, including cherry and greengage, at the orchard, off Leigh Road.

Origin

Early 18th century: named after Sir William Gage (1657–1727), the English botanist who introduced it to England.

Definition of greengage in US English:

greengage

nounˈɡrēnˌɡājˈɡrinˌɡeɪdʒ

1A sweet greenish fruit resembling a small plum.
西洋李子。亦称GAGE ³
Also called gage
Example sentencesExamples
- Cover and leave to simmer for 15 min, stirring regularly to crush the greengages down to a pulp.
- Many consider greengages to be one of the finest dessert plums.
- Bake the tart for 50-60 minutes, until the almond filling is cooked and the plums or greengages are tender.
- If they are greengages, they'll be sweet and suitable for eating.
- The green skin may not indicate sweetness but ripe greengages are mouth-watering when eaten raw and they make excellent jam or purées for pies and puddings.
2The tree bearing the greengage fruit.
西洋李树
Prunus domestica subsp. italica (or P. italica), family Rosaceae
Example sentencesExamples
- Residents are now planning to plant another 70 trees, including cherry and greengage, at the orchard, off Leigh Road.

Origin

Early 18th century: named after Sir William Gage (1657–1727), the English botanist who introduced it to England.

词汇	greengage
释义	Definition of greengage in English: greengage noun ˈɡriːnɡeɪdʒˈɡrinˌɡeɪdʒ 1A sweet greenish fruit resembling a small plum. 西洋李子。亦称GAGE ³ Also called gage Example sentencesExamples Many consider greengages to be one of the finest dessert plums. If they are greengages, they'll be sweet and suitable for eating. Cover and leave to simmer for 15 min, stirring regularly to crush the greengages down to a pulp. Bake the tart for 50-60 minutes, until the almond filling is cooked and the plums or greengages are tender. The green skin may not indicate sweetness but ripe greengages are mouth-watering when eaten raw and they make excellent jam or purées for pies and puddings. 2The tree bearing greengages. 西洋李树 Prunus domestica subsp. italica (or P. italica), family Rosaceae Example sentencesExamples Residents are now planning to plant another 70 trees, including cherry and greengage, at the orchard, off Leigh Road. Origin Early 18th century: named after Sir William Gage (1657–1727), the English botanist who introduced it to England. Definition of greengage in US English: greengage nounˈɡrēnˌɡājˈɡrinˌɡeɪdʒ 1A sweet greenish fruit resembling a small plum. 西洋李子。亦称GAGE ³ Also called gage Example sentencesExamples Cover and leave to simmer for 15 min, stirring regularly to crush the greengages down to a pulp. Many consider greengages to be one of the finest dessert plums. Bake the tart for 50-60 minutes, until the almond filling is cooked and the plums or greengages are tender. If they are greengages, they'll be sweet and suitable for eating. The green skin may not indicate sweetness but ripe greengages are mouth-watering when eaten raw and they make excellent jam or purées for pies and puddings. 2The tree bearing the greengage fruit. 西洋李树 Prunus domestica subsp. italica (or P. italica), family Rosaceae Example sentencesExamples Residents are now planning to plant another 70 trees, including cherry and greengage, at the orchard, off Leigh Road. Origin Early 18th century: named after Sir William Gage (1657–1727), the English botanist who introduced it to England.
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