What does crab apple mean?
Crab apple means Any of the wild species of apple tree, genus Malus, which generally yield small, bitter fruit (in comparison to domestic apples, Malus domestica)..
Crab apple
/ˈkɹæbˌæpəl/ · noun
Meaning
Any of the wild species of apple tree, genus Malus, which generally yield small, bitter fruit (in comparison to domestic apples, Malus domestica)..
Definitions by Sense
- Any of the wild species of apple tree, genus Malus, which generally yield small, bitter fruit (in comparison to domestic apples, Malus domestica).
- The fruit of this tree.
- An unpleasant person; a person who is crabby.
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Synonyms for crab apple
Antonyms for crab apple
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Word Forms
- crabapples
- crab-apple
- crab apple
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for crab apple?
Common synonyms include crab, crab tree, crabapple tree, grouch.
What is the opposite of crab apple?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use crab apple in a sentence?
Use crab apple where its definition matches the intended context.
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