crabapple

• Ein kleiner, meist saurer Apfel, der von wilden oder Zieräpfelbäumen stammt und häufig zu Gelee oder Marmelade verarbeitet wird oder als Zierpflanze dient.

A noun referring to a small, tart apple, typically from a wild or ornamental tree, often used for preserves or as an ornamental plant.

1. Crabapple treeB2formal

   Any of numerous wild apple trees or cultivated varieties that produce small, acidic fruit, often grown for their ornamental blossoms or for preserves.

   Wildapfel

   • The garden was lined with beautiful crabapple trees in full bloom.
   • Crabapple trees are popular for their spring flowers and small fruit.
   • Many crabapple varieties are cultivated specifically for their ornamental value.

   Synonymecrabcrab applewild apple

2. Crabapple fruitB2formalculinary

   The small, sour fruit of the crabapple tree, often used for making jellies, preserves, or cider.

   Frucht des Holzapfels

   • She made a delicious crabapple jelly from the fruit in her backyard.
   • The small, bright red crabapples are too sour to eat raw but perfect for preserves.
   • Crabapples can be cooked down with sugar to create a tangy sauce.

   Synonymecrab applewild apple