pomaceous Meaning, Definition & Usage

Po*ma"ceous adjective

Etymology

LL. ponum an apple.

Definitions

1. (Bot.) (a) Like an apple or pear; producing pomes. (b) Of or pertaining to a suborder (Pomeæ) of rosaceous plants, which includes the true thorn trees, the quinces, service berries, medlars, and loquats, as well as the apples, pears, crabs, etc.
2. Like pomace.