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Meaning of rough-skinned plum in English:

rough-skinned plum

noun

rare

  • The edible fruit of the tree Parinari excelsa (family Chrysobalanaceae), which has rough, pitted skin (also called gingerbread plum, grey plum).

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Gardener's Magazine.