Associations to the word «Jonathan»

Wiktionary

JONATHAN, proper noun. A son of Saul, first mentioned in 1 Samuel.
JONATHAN, proper noun. A male given name of biblical origin.
JONATHAN, noun. (The addition of quotations indicative of this usage is being sought): An apple cultivar from New York.

Dictionary definition

JONATHAN, noun. Red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw.

Wise words

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