Usage Note
coing is the fruit of the quince tree (cognassier). The final 'g' is silent. It is most often used to make pâte de coing (quince paste or quince jelly), a classic French confection served with cheese. The word is pronounced identically to coin (corner), which can cause confusion in speech.
Examples
"La pâte de coing accompagne bien le fromage."
Natural Translation
Quince paste goes well with cheese.
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