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Appleseed

American  
[ap-uhl-seed] / ˈæp əlˌsid /

noun

  1. Johnny John Chapman, 1774–1845, American pioneer and orchardist: prototype for character in American folklore.


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Isaac Fitzgerald grew up near the birthplace of Johnny Appleseed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Ann Baddour is the director of the Fair Financial Services Project at Texas Appleseed, a nonprofit organization focused on social, economic and racial justice issues in the Lone Star state.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

Puppets weren’t necessarily the driving idea behind their joint venture in Appleseed Avenue.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2025

At any rate, the need to build a new installation will force Evans to shut down his Johnny Appleseed operation.

From New York Times • Mar. 21, 2024

"Is the Statue of Liberty just a statue? Is the Great Wall of China just a wall? Is Johnny Appleseed just an apple?"

From "Sleepover Sleuths: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #1" by Carolyn Keene

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