pippin

Noun
Synonyms: Pippin

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. any of numerous superior eating apples with yellow or greenish yellow skin flushed with redSynonyms: Pippin
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Pippin \Pip"pin\, n. [Probably fr. OE. pippin a seed, as being raised from the seed. See Pip a seed.] (Bot.) (a) An apple from a tree raised from the seed and not grafted; a seedling apple. (b) A name given to apples of several different kinds, as Newtown pippin, summer pippin, fall pippin, golden pippin. [1913 Webster]
We will eat a last year's pippin.— Shak.[1913 Webster]

Normandy pippins, sun-dried apples for winter use. [1913 Webster]

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