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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
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
Words nearby Spitzenburg
spittlebug, spittle insect, spittoon, spit up, spitz, Spitzenburg, spiv, spivvy, splad, 'splain, splake
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How to use Spitzenburg in a sentence
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