apple tree

Meaning

Any tree that bears apples, principally Malus domestica but also certain wild species.

Synonyms

malus pumila

common apple

domestic apple

domestic apple tree

edible apple

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈæpl̩ tɹiː/
Etymology

In summary

From Middle English appeltre, appiltre, appultre, from Old English æppeltrēow, corresponding to apple + tree. Cognate with Danish æbletræ, Swedish äppelträd, Norwegian epletre, Icelandic eplatré.

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