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Meaning of applejohn | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A variety of apple which can be kept for a long period, gradually becoming dry and withered; known today as the French crab.

obsolete

Examples

“What the devil hast thou brought there? apple-johns? / thou knowest Sir John cannot endure an apple-john.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

applejuicification Appleman applemonger applerita Apples apples and oranges