"applejohn" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: applejohns [plural]
Etymology: apple + John, possibly from the fact that it can be eaten on St. John's Day, June 24th, of the year after it was picked. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|apple|John}} apple + John Head templates: {{en-noun}} applejohn (plural applejohns)
  1. (obsolete) A variety of apple which can be kept for a long period, gradually becoming dry and withered; known today as the French crab. Tags: obsolete Categories (lifeform): Apple cultivars Synonyms: apple john, apple-john

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