<p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>any of several trees of the genus <em>Diospyros</em>, especially <em>D. virginiana</em>, of North America, bearing astringent, plumlike fruit that is sweet and edible when ripe, and <em>D. kaki</em>, of Japan and China, bearing soft, red or orange fruit.</li><li>the fruit itself.</li></ul>