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crab apple meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of crab apple at MeaningMonkey.org. crab apple meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.CRAB APPLE noun
Definition of crab apple (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: crabapple, cultivated crab apple
- any of numerous wild apple trees usually with small acidic fruit
- synonyms: crabapple, wild apple
- small sour apple; suitable for preserving
- "crabapples make a tangy jelly"
- synonyms: crabapple
Source: Princeton University Wordnet