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damson
[ dam-zuhn, -suhn ]
noun
- Also called damson plum. the small, dark-blue or purple fruit of a plum, Prunus insititia, of the rose family, introduced into Europe from Asia Minor.
- a medium to dark violet.
adjective
- of the color damson.
damson
/ ˈæə /
noun
- a small rosaceous tree, Prunus domestica instititia (or P. instititia ), cultivated for its blue-black edible plumlike fruit and probably derived from the bullace See also plum 1
- the fruit of this tree
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of damson1
Example Sentences
This applies to lots of fruits that are the same colour including damsons, sloes and juniper berries.
If sloe berries aren’t readily available, you can substitute damsons, a similar fruit, or experiment with any fruits and a base of gin or even vodka.
The Royal Lancaster London hotel near Hyde Park is serving afternoon tea inspired by Charles’ favorites: roast beef sandwiches, darjeeling tea and damson plum mousse.
The tannins are a bit sturdy, but the fruit is expansive, with bright Bing cherry dominating, then yielding to damson plum and hints of sage and rosemary.
His wife uses home-grown fruit, such as apples, damsons and plums, for festive crumbles, jams and chutneys.
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