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apple

noun

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A round fruit with firm, white flesh and a green, red, or yellow skin, that grows on trees.

Example Sentence

She picked a shiny red apple from the tree to eat as a snack.

Usage Note

Used to refer to the common fruit, its tree, or products made from it. Also used metaphorically, e.g., 'the apple of my eye'.

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