Applejohn
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Applejohn is a noun meaning (obsolete) A variety of apple which can be kept for a long period, gradually becoming dry and withered; known today as the French crab.
Meaning
(obsolete) A variety of apple which can be kept for a long period, gradually becoming dry and withered; known today as the French crab.
Example Sentences
What the devil hast thou brought there? apple-johns? / thou knowest Sir John cannot endure an apple-john.
Word Forms
- applejohns
- apple john
- apple-john
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include crab, crabtree, crabapple, crab-apple, applecrab, codling.
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