Meanings
plural Esopus Spitzenburgs
- A crisp, red variety of apple.
Synonyms: Spitzenburg
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA crisp, red variety of apple.
Origin
It was discovered early in the 18th century near Esopus, New York, by a Dutch settler called Spitzenberg.
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Esopus Spitzenburg. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Esopus%20Spitzenburg
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