CRAB APPLE
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Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the phrase
Crab Apple.
Crab Apple - as a noun
Any of numerous varieties of crab apples cultivated for their small acidic (usually bright red) fruit used for preserves or as ornamentals for their blossoms
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crabapple17cultivated crab appleHypernyms (Closely Related)
apple treeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Any of numerous wild apple trees usually with small acidic fruit
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crabapple17wild appleHypernyms (Closely Related)
apple treeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Small sour apple; suitable for preserving
Example: "Crabapples make a tangy jelly"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crabapple17Example Sentences
"I picked a crab apple from the tree."
"There is a jar of crab apple jelly in the pantry."
"She made a delicious pie using crab apples."
"The children enjoyed throwing crab apples at each other during recess."
"The crab apple tree blossoms beautifully in the spring."
