Most used word for quince in classical Latin

The Latin word for quince is melimelum, translated to marmelo in Spanish and Portuguese, from which we derive the word marmalade. Although we now think of marmalade as preserves from citrus fruit, the word originally specifically referred to quince preserves.

1. What is quince in Latin?
2. What is the word classical Latin?
3. What does quince taste like?

What is quince in Latin?

quince, (Cydonia oblonga), a small tree or shrub of the rose family (Rosaceae), grown for its edible fruit.

What is the word classical Latin?

Classical Latin is the form of Literary Latin recognized as a literary standard by writers of the late Roman Republic and early Roman Empire. It was used from 75 BC to the 3rd century AD, when it developed into Late Latin.

What does quince taste like?

In most parts of the world, the tough, spongy flesh of a quince has an astringent, sour taste.