Meaning of greengage in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɡrinˌɡeɪdʒ/

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  1. Noun

    greengage

    Etymology

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

    Definitions

    1. sweet green or greenish-yellow variety of plum

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