Bramley

British

/ ˈbræmlɪ /

noun

a variety of cooking apple having juicy firm flesh

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Etymology

Origin of Bramley

C19: named after Matthew Bramley , 19th-century English butcher, said to have first grown it

Example Sentences

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Ellie Violet Bramley is a freelance writer and former Guardian fashion and lifestyle editor.

From BBC • Sep. 6, 2025

But Ms Bramley was determined to re-start her business.

From BBC • May 27, 2025

Ms Bramley was rejected by her bank when she applied for a small loan, even though they were "sympathetic".

From BBC • May 27, 2025

The Blues are also scheduled to move to their new stadium on Bramley Moore-Dock for the start of next season.

From BBC • Sep. 20, 2024

I was in Bramley, three neighborhoods away, before I stopped.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah

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