Associations to the word «Crabapple»
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Wiktionary
CRABAPPLE, noun. Any of the wild species of apple tree, genus Malus, which generally yield small, bitter fruit (in comparison to domestic apples, Malus domestica).
CRABAPPLE, noun. The fruit of this tree.
CRABAPPLE, noun. An unpleasant person; a person who is crabby.
Dictionary definition
CRABAPPLE, 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.
CRABAPPLE, noun. Any of numerous wild apple trees usually with small acidic fruit.
CRABAPPLE, noun. Small sour apple; suitable for preserving; "crabapples make a tangy jelly".
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