northern spy

Thân thiện

A farmer picks a ripe northern spy from a tree in the orchard.

Definition

Noun: A large variety of apple that ripens late in the season, characterized by its skin which has stripes of yellow and red.

Usage

This term is used specifically to name a cultivar of apple. It functions as a proper noun (a specific name) for this type of fruit. * The Northern Spy is prized for its excellent flavor and good storage qualities. * For this pie recipe, a firm, tart apple like the Northern Spy is recommended.

Advanced Usage

• The name is often used attributively (like an adjective) to describe other things related to this apple variety.
  • We planted a Northern Spy tree in the orchard.
  • This is a classic Northern Spy apple pie.

Variants and Related Words

• Spy (noun): A common shortened, informal name for this apple variety.
  • "Spies are great for baking."

Synonyms

• There are no direct synonyms, as it is a proper name for a specific cultivar. In context, it could be described generally as a late-ripening apple, a striped apple, or a baking apple.

Related Idioms or Phrases

• This term is not commonly used in idioms or phrasal verbs. It is primarily the name of a fruit.

Học thuật

Noun

1. large late-ripening apple with skin striped with yellow and red

Từ đồng nghĩa

• northern spy