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applejohn.

A variety of apple which can be kept for a long period, gradually becoming dry and withered; known today as the French crab.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A variety of apple which can be kept for a long period, gradually becoming dry and withered; known today as the French crab.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

From apple + John, possibly from the fact that it can be eaten on St. John's Day, June 24th, of the year after it was picked.

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