Winesap

[ wahyn-sap ]

/ ˈwaɪnˌsæp /

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noun (sometimes lowercase)

a red variety of apple that ripens in the autumn.

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Origin of Winesap

First recorded in 1790–1800; wine + sap¹

Words nearby Winesap

winemaker, winemaking, wine palm, wine press, winery, Winesap, Winesburg, Ohio, wineshop, wineskin, wine steward, winetaster

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The Yellow Newtown is quite a large apple, and it is superior in quality to the Winesap.
Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Second Annual Meeting|Northern Nut Growers Association
In Arkansas, where the land is too poor to raise corn the Winesap does well; but it will not grow on high, dry soil.
The Apple|Various
Have tried and discarded Winesap and Rawle's Janet on account of shy bearing and poor keeping quality.
The Apple|Various
Store for winter use in boxes in cellar successfully; find Romanite and Winesap keep best; lose about one-fourth.
The Apple|Various

Winesap we place second on the list, after a fair trial of over thirty-five years side by side with Ben Davis.
The Apple|Various

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