Difference between Loquat and Kumquat

What is the difference between Loquat and Kumquat?

Loquat as a noun is the fruit of the japanese medlar (photinia japonica). it is as large as a small plum, but grows in clusters, and contains four or five large seeds. while Kumquat as a noun is a small, orange citrus-like fruit which is native to asia.

Loquat

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The fruit of the Japanese medlar (Photinia japonica). It is as large as a small plum, but grows in clusters, and contains four or five large seeds. The tree which bears loquat fruit

Kumquat

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A small, orange citrus-like fruit which is native to Asia.

We hope you now know whether to use Loquat or Kumquat in your sentence.

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