Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A specific cultivar of apple: "Grimes Golden" is the name of a particular variety of apple, known for its yellow skin and late-season ripening. It is primarily consumed as a fresh eating apple.

Usage

• "Grimes Golden" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this apple cultivar. It is typically written with both words capitalized.
• It functions as a singular noun (e.g., , ).

Examples

• As a proper noun:
  • The farmer grows several heritage varieties, including Grimes Golden and Arkansas Black.
  • This pie is made with Grimes Golden apples for a sweet, tangy flavor.
  • I picked a ripe Grimes Golden from the tree.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used in horticultural, agricultural, and culinary contexts to specify this apple type.
• It can be used attributively to describe other nouns (e.g., , ).

Variants and Related Words

• Grime's Golden: An occasional historical variant spelling using the possessive form.
• Golden Delicious: A different, more widely known yellow apple variety, often compared to or confused with Grimes Golden.

Synonyms

• Yellow apple: A general descriptive term, but not a synonym for the specific cultivar "Grimes Golden."
• Eating apple / Dessert apple: Categories that include the Grimes Golden.

Notes on Meaning

• "Grimes Golden" refers exclusively to the apple cultivar. The word "grimes" in this context is not the common noun meaning dirt or soot, and "golden" is part of the proper name, not a standalone adjective.

Noun

1. yellow apple that ripens in late autumn; eaten raw