lady apple

American  

noun

1. a small, yellow apple with a red blush, grown as a specialty variety, and used for eating and in commercial canning.

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Etymology

Origin of lady apple

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

“In general, I prefer sweet ingredients that are whimsical and modern like lady apple, dark chocolate and pink frosting,” Vera Wang wrote in an e-mail.

From New York Times • Dec. 5, 2011