spitzenburg
or spitz·en·berg
[ spit-suhn-burg ]
/ ˈspɪt sənˌbɜrg /
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noun
any of several red or yellow varieties of apple that ripen in the autumn.
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Origin of spitzenburg
1795–1805, Americanism; short for Esopus Spitzenberg, after Esopus, N.Y. + Dutch spits point + berg mountain; so called from its being found on a hill near Esopus
Words nearby spitzenburg
spittlebug, spittle insect, spittoon, spit up, spitz, spitzenburg, spiv, spivvy, splad, 'splain, splake
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Example sentences from the Web for spitzenburg
The Northern Spy, Æsop, and Spitzenburg are also admirable kinds.
Agriculture for Beginners|Charles William BurkettHave tried and discarded Esopus Spitzenburg, on account of sun-scald.
The Apple|Various