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- apple of peru/ˌæp.əl əv pəˈruː/A common name for the plant Nicandra physalodes, also known as shoo-fly plant, characterized by its bell-shaped flowers and papery, lantern-like seed pods.nounLow
- apple pandowdy/ˌæp.l̩ pænˈdaʊ.di/A deep-dish dessert of spiced, sweetened apples, topped with a crumbled or rolled biscuit/pie crust that is broken and pressed into the filling partway through baking, creating a "dowdy" (messy) appearance.nounLow
- apple polisher/ˈæp.əl ˌpɒl.ɪ.ʃər/A person who tries to gain favor or advancement through flattery, excessive compliments, or servile behavior toward someone in authority.nounLow-to-mid
- apple sauce/ˈæp(ə)l ˌsɔːs/A sweet, smooth, cooked purée made from apples, typically served as a side dish or condiment.nounB1
- apple sucker/ˈæp.əl ˌsʌk.ə/A person who habitually takes advantage of others or lives off others' generosity, especially in a deceptive or manipulative way.nounVery Low
- apple tree borer/ˈæp.əl triː ˈbɔː.rər/A type of insect larva (especially of moths or beetles) that tunnels into the wood of apple trees, causing damage.nounLow
- apple valley/ˌæp.əl ˈvæl.i/A proper noun referring to a specific town or place name, typically a municipality in the United States, often associated with apple-growing regions or pleasant, pastoral landscapes.nounLow (as a proper noun); Very Low (as a generic descriptive term)
- apple-pie bed/ˌæp.l̩.paɪ ˈbed/A bed made as a trick or prank, where the sheets are folded in such a way that the legs of the person getting in are prevented from stretching out.nounVery low
- apple-pie order/ˌæp.əl.paɪ ˈɔː.dər/A state of perfect neatness and order.nounC1
- apple-polish/ˈæp(ə)l ˌpɒlɪʃ/To behave in a flattering, servile manner towards someone in authority in order to gain favour or advantage.verb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC2 (Low frequency, idiomatic)
- appleby/ˈæp.əl.bi/A surname of English origin, also a place name for various towns.nounLow
- applecart/ˈæp(ə)lkɑːt/A cart used by street vendors to sell apples.nounLow
- appledrain/ˈæp.əl.dreɪn/A noun meaning the liquid residue or juice that drains from apples, particularly during cooking or pressing.nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete / Dialectal
- applejack/ˈæp.əl.dʒæk/A strong alcoholic spirit made from fermented apple cider, traditionally by the freeze distillation method.nounLow
- appleknocker/ˈæp.əlˌnɒk.ə/A rustic, unsophisticated country person, especially a farmer or orchard worker, often implying ignorance or lack of sophistication.nounVery Low / Archaic
- apples/ˈæp.l̩z/The plural form of apple, referring to the edible fruit of the apple tree (Malus domestica).adjectiveplural-nounA1
- apples and pears/ˌæp.əlz ən ˈpeəz/A rhyming slang term for 'stairs'.plural-nounLow
- apples of the hesperides/ˌæp.l̩z əv ðə hɛˈspɛr.ɪ.diːz/An extremely desirable, rare, or valuable object or reward; a nearly unattainable prize.plural-nounLow (C2)
- applesauce/ˈæp.əl.sɔːs/A soft, sweet food made by cooking apples until they form a smooth purée.nounC1
- appleseed/ˈæp.l̩.siːd/The seed of an apple, from which a new apple tree can grow.nounLow
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