1. plural of quince; hard, yellow, pear-shaped fruits that are typically cooked before eating

Examples

• The quinces in the orchard were ready for harvest in late fall.
• She made a delicious jam from the quinces her grandmother grew.
• Quinces are too tart to eat raw but make excellent preserves.
• The recipe called for three large quinces, peeled and chopped.
• We picked quinces from the old tree behind the barn.
• The market vendor sold fresh quinces alongside apples and pears.