1. plural of medlar; small brown fruits from a tree related to the apple, eaten when overripe and soft

Examples

• The medlars were finally ready to eat after the first frost.
• She made jelly from the medlars growing in her grandmother’s orchard.
• Medlars must be left to ripen until they become soft and brown.
• The ancient medlar tree produced a small crop of medlars this year.
• In medieval times, medlars were a common autumn fruit.
• The medlars had an unusual taste that reminded him of dates.