possum apple

English

Etymology

Because they are widely eaten by possums.

Noun

possum apple (plural possum apples)

  1. (US dialectal) A persimmon.
    • 1942, Stanton A. Rachlin, “Intragastric Benign Tumor Associated with Penetrating Ulcer of the Lesser Curvature”, in The Medical Bulletin of the Veterans Administration [of the United States], page 114:
      After we had obtained the information that this foreign body was secondarily due to persimmons, we again questioned the patient in reference to the eating of this fruit. He again denied this, but stated that he did eat a great many "possum apples," which is the regional name for persimmons.
    • 1987 08, Les Line, Audubon Nature Yearbook, 1987, Stackpole Books, →ISBN, page 130:
      If you live in persimmon country, locate some possum apples and try these special recipes, remembering that the discovery of a new dish does more for the happiness of man […]
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