winesap

Thân thiện

The farmer picks a ripe winesap from the tree.

Definition

Noun: 1. A variety of apple: 'Winesap' is the name of a specific cultivar of apple. It is characterized by its crisp, firm, and juicy texture, and its dark red, sometimes almost purplish, skin. The flesh is typically yellowish and has a tart, spicy, and wine-like flavor, which is the origin of its name.

Usage Examples

• As a common noun:
  • She packed a Winesap in her lunch because she loves its tart flavor.
  • For this pie recipe, a firm apple like a Winesap or Granny Smith works best.
• Referring to the type/cultivar:
  • The Winesap is an old American apple variety that ripens in late fall.
  • We have several Winesap trees in our orchard.

Advanced Usage

• The word is often capitalized ('Winesap') when referring to it as a proper cultivar name, similar to other apple varieties like 'Gala' or 'Fuji'. However, it is also commonly used in lowercase ('winesap').
• It can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe other nouns.
  • He prefers winesap cider for its complex taste.

Variants and Related Words

• Stayman Winesap: A popular sub-variety or seedling of the original Winesap apple.

Synonyms

• (There are no direct synonyms for this proper noun, which is a specific cultivar name. It can be described as:)
  • A tart apple
  • A dark-red apple
  • A cider apple

Related Idioms or Phrases

• (This is a specific noun and does not commonly appear in idioms. A related phrase would be simply using it to describe a characteristic.)
  • "as crisp as a Winesap" (though this is a simile, not a fixed idiom).

Học thuật

Noun

1. crisp apple with dark red skin

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