Quince - Flower Names

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Quince

/kwɪns/

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Uncommon

Meaning

The quince fruit or the quince tree

Represents transformation, patience, and the beauty of ripening over time, as quinces are often too tart when raw but become fragrant and sweet when cooked.

Symbolism

Symbolizes love, fertility, and enduring beauty; in ancient traditions, quinces were associated with marriage and offered as tokens of affection. It embodies warmth, nourishment, and natural elegance.

Etymology: Derived from the Old French 'cooin', from Latin 'cotoneum' or 'cydonium malum', meaning 'fruit of Cydonia', referring to a region in Crete where quinces were cultivated. The botanical name Cydonia honors this origin.

Style & Origin

nature inspired

unique

Cultural Background

Quince originates from the fruit-bearing tree Cydonia oblonga, historically celebrated in Mediterran

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