Northern Spy

noun

1. an American variety of red-striped apple that ripens in autumn or early winter.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Northern Spy¹

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50

Example Sentences

“Northern Spy” by Flynn BerrySet in Northern Ireland in the final year of “the Troubles,” the novel centers on new mother and harried BBC News producer Tessa Daly.

From Washington Post

It will be a Northern Spy apple cider, fermented dry in in stainless steel.

From Washington Blade

Our trees top-worked to Jonathan and Northern Spy are bearing good this year; they show no signs of winter-killing.

From Project Gutenberg

However, root infestation has been overcome by using root stocks, such as Northern Spy, that are immune.

From Project Gutenberg

These Northern Spy trees, used in this case as stocks, were regularly grown by nurserymen.

From Project Gutenberg

The Northern Spy was chosen because of its hardiness and straight, clean, erect growth, making it a vigorous and comely stock.

From Project Gutenberg

The calla lily had two buds, the Northern Spy tree was not going to bear very well.

From Project Gutenberg