A type of fruit, of orange colour, very sweet, quite astringent when immature.

plural of persimmon

The tree Diospyros kaki and its red or yellow edible fruit, which outwardly resembles a tomato, but contains a few large seeds.

plural of Japanese persimmon

(US, especially Southern US, dated) To succeed; to obtain success.

(US, idiomatic) Someone or something that is better than others.

(US, especially Southern US, dated) Whoever has the most advantages has the best chance of success.

(US, idiomatic) Something beyond one's power or ability.