noun
- Small, round plums with yellow or greenish skin and sweet flavor, often used in jams and liqueurs.
Usage: Plural of mirabelle; Primarily European, especially French
Examples
- The farmer's market had fresh mirabelles in late summer.
- She made a delicious jam from the mirabelles she picked.
- Mirabelles are smaller and sweeter than regular plums.
- The French liqueur is traditionally made from mirabelles.
- These golden mirabelles are perfect for desserts.