1. of, relating to, or resembling apples or other pome fruits
Usage: botanical
2. belonging to the subfamily Pomoideae of the rose family, which includes apples, pears, and quinces
Usage: botanical; technical

Examples

• The pomaceous fruits in the orchard were ready for harvest.
• Pears and apples are both pomaceous fruits with similar growing requirements.
• The botanist studied the pomaceous characteristics of the wild crabapple.
• Pomaceous trees typically bloom in spring with white or pink flowers.
• The farmer specialized in growing pomaceous crops like apples and pears.
• Quinces are less common pomaceous fruits that require careful cultivation.