The English word for "quince" is, in fact, "quince." There is no direct translation for the fruit called "quince" in English. The word "quince" itself is derived from the Old French word "coinze" and the Latin word "malus cydonia." It refers to a fruit-bearing tree of the Rosaceae family with a fragrant, yellow, pear-shaped fruit. Quinces are often used in cooking and can be made into preserves, jellies, pies, or added to savory dishes. If you are looking for the English word for "quince," it remains as "quince."
