northern spy
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.
Noun
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large late-ripening apple with skin striped with yellow and red
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