PYRUS CYDONIA
\pˈa͡ɪɹəs sa͡ɪdˈə͡ʊni͡ə], \pˈaɪɹəs saɪdˈəʊniə], \p_ˈaɪ_ɹ_ə_s s_aɪ_d_ˈəʊ_n_iə]\
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Ord. Rosacea. Sex. Syst. Icosandria Pentagynia. The fruit is termed Cydonium malum, Malum canum seu cotoneum, Melum cydonium. Quince, (F.) Coign. Quince-seeds- Cydonium (Ph. U.S. 1851)-are sometimes used in decoction as a demulcent. The fruit makes a pleasant preserve.
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