Apple tree
/ˈæpl̩ tɹiː/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Any tree that bears apples, principally Malus domestica but also certain wild species.
- 2 any tree of the genus Malus especially those bearing firm rounded edible fruits wordnet
Etymology
From Middle English appeltre, appiltre, appultre, from Old English æppeltrēow, corresponding to apple + tree. Cognate with Danish æbletræ, Swedish äppelträd, Norwegian epletre, Icelandic eplatré.