Mēd'lar, n.

n. [O. Eng. medle-tree, A-S. mīd, O. Fr. mesple, mesle, meslier, N. Fr. nèfle, néflier, Lat. mespilum, mespilus, Gr. μέσπιλον, μέσπιλη, Ger. mispel.] A tree of the genus Mespilus (M. Germanica); also, the fruit of the tree. The fruit is eaten only when in a state of decay, and the peculiar flavor is highly esteemed by some.