Fameuse

[ fuh-myooz ]

noun

1. an American variety of red apple that ripens in early winter.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Fameuse¹

1800–10; < French, feminine of fameux famous

Example Sentences

There is a variety under the name Striped Fameuse, claimed to be distinct, the fruit being more striped and less highly colored.

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It was a curious meeting, and, as Orloff said just now, "je lui devais une fameuse chandelle."

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Elle et lui, l'un aprs l'autre, prirent la fameuse lunette et la dirigrent vers le burg.

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He said it was a Fameuse and she declared it was a Yellow Transparent.

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The Fameuse is not well liked in the South, but popular in the North, etc.

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