crabapple Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun any of numerous varieties of crab apples cultivated for their small acidic (usually bright red) fruit used for preserves or as ornamentals for their blossoms
    crab apple; cultivated crab apple.
  2. noun any of numerous wild apple trees usually with small acidic fruit
    crab apple; wild apple.
  3. noun small sour apple; suitable for preserving
    crab apple.
    • crabapples make a tangy jelly

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