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appetite
nounB1
/ˈæpɪtaɪt/A natural physical desire, especially for food or drink.
appetitive behavior
nounC2
/əˈpɛtɪtɪv bɪˈheɪvjə/Activity oriented toward obtaining a reward or satisfying a natural drive, such as seeking food, water, or a mate.
appetizer
nounB2
/ˈæp.ɪ.taɪ.zər/A small dish of food or a drink served before a meal to stimulate the appetite.
appia
nounC2
/ˈæpɪə/A specific term for a type of ancient Roman road, typically the Via Appia, named after the censor Appius Claudius Caecus.
appian way
nounLow
/ˌæp.i.ən ˈweɪ/A famous ancient Roman road, one of the earliest and most strategically important roads of the Roman Republic, connecting Rome to Brindisi.
applaud
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
/əˈplɔːd/to show approval or praise by clapping hands
applause
nounB2
/əˈplɔːz/The act of clapping hands to show approval, appreciation, or enjoyment, typically after a performance or speech.
apple
nounA1
/ˈæp.əl/A round fruit with firm, juicy flesh and typically red, yellow, or green skin, growing on trees of the genus Malus.
apple bee
nounLow / Archaic / Historical
/ˈæp.əl ˌbiː/A historical community gathering in rural America where neighbors came together to peel, core, and prepare apples for drying or preserving, often accompanied by social activities.
apple blight
nounLow (specialist/agricultural)
/ˈæp.əl blaɪt/A plant disease affecting apple trees, typically caused by bacteria or fungi, resulting in damage to leaves, fruit, and branches.
apple blossom
nounC1
/ˈæp.əl ˌblɒs.əm/The flower of the apple tree, typically white or pink with a sweet fragrance.
apple box
nounC1
/ˈæpəl ˌbɒks/A container or crate specifically designed for holding, storing, or transporting apples.
apple brandy
nounC1
/ˈæpəl ˈbrændi/A spirit distilled from fermented apple cider or apple juice.
apple butter
nounC1
/ˈæp.əl ˌbʌt.ə/A thick, dark brown, spiced fruit spread made by slow-cooking applesauce with sugar and spices until much of the moisture evaporates.
apple green
nounLow
/ˌæp.əl ˈɡriːn/A pale, yellowish-green colour resembling the skin of some green apple varieties.
apple islander
nounC2
/ˌæp.əl ˈaɪ.lən.dər/A person from the Isle of Wight, an island county off the south coast of England.
apple isle
nounC1
/ˈæp.əl ˌaɪl/A nickname for the island of Tasmania, Australia, known for its apple production.
apple maggot
nounSpecialist / Technical
/ˈæp.l̩ ˌmæɡ.ət/The larva of the apple maggot fly (Rhagoletis pomonella) that infests apples.
apple of discord
nounLow
/ˌæp.l̩ əv ˈdɪs.kɔːd/A cause of argument, strife, or conflict.
apple of one's eye
nounC1
/ˌæp.l̩ əv wʌnz ˈaɪ/A person or thing that is very precious or deeply cherished.

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