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

How to use Spitzenburg in a sentence

The Northern Spy, Æsop, and Spitzenburg are also admirable kinds.
Agriculture for Beginners|Charles William Burkett
Have tried and discarded Esopus Spitzenburg, on account of sun-scald.
The Apple|Various