cortland

Thân thiện

A farmer picks a ripe Cortland from the tree.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A variety of large apple with red skin: "Cortland" is a specific cultivar of apple known for its size and distinctive red skin. It is a popular eating apple.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • I bought a bag of Cortlands at the farmers' market.
  • The Cortland is excellent for making apple pie because it holds its shape well.

Advanced Usage

• As a proper noun for the cultivar: The word is always capitalized as it is a proper name for a specific apple variety.
  • The Cortland apple was first developed in New York State.

Variants and Related Words

• Cortland apple: The full, more descriptive term.
  • She prefers Cortland apples over other varieties.

Synonyms

• Apple variety: A general term for a specific type of apple.
• Red apple: A descriptive term, though not all red apples are Cortlands.

Related Idioms

Học thuật

Noun

1. large apple with a red skin

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