Galician

Noun

nespereira f ‎(plural nespereiras)

nespereira

1. Either of two trees which produce a fruit known as the néspera:
   1. (archaic) The medlar tree
   2. The loquat tree

Usage notes

• Although the medlar is the original nespereira, it has been replaced by the loquat in modern usage.

Related terms

• néspera

Portuguese

Noun

nespereira f (plural nespereiras)

1. Either of two trees which produce a fruit known as the nêspera:
   1. (archaic) The medlar tree
   2. The loquat tree

Usage notes

• Although the medlar is the original nespereira, it has been replaced by the loquat in modern usage.