Spitzenburg
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Spitzenburg
An Americanism dating back to 1795–1805; short for Esopus Spitzenberg, after Esopus, N.Y. + Dutch spits “point” + berg “mountain”; so called from its being found on a hill near Esopus
Example Sentences
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“Some of the Brix that we have pulled off Wickson and Spitzenburg would be highly unusual in colder climates,” he says, referring to the measurement of the apple’s sugar content.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 24, 2021
Others, such as Esopus Spitzenburg, are good for cider but also fresh eating.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 24, 2021
Have tried and discarded Esopus Spitzenburg, on account of sun-scald.
From The Apple by Various
This fruit evidently belongs to the Spitzenburg class.
From The Apple by Various
The Spitzenburg appears at its best in the Northwest.
From Apple Growing by M. C. Burritt
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