What does loquat mean in cooking?

loquat means: This small, pear-shaped fruit is native to China. It’s also called a Japanese medlar (or Japanese plum) and has yellowish-orange flesh. (in Cooking Dictionary)

What else does loquat mean?

• An evergreen small tree (Eriobotrya japonica) Roses are a family of roses, which is native to Japan and China. They have fragrant, white flowers, and large, yellow, pear-shaped fruits with many seeds. (in Merlin Dictionary)
• This plant produces edible fruits. (in Merlin Dictionary)