Spitzenburg

English

Etymology

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Noun

Spitzenburg (plural Spitzenburgs)

1. Synonym of Esopus Spitzenburg (“variety of apple”)
   • 2022, Amanda L. Van Lanen, The Washington Apple, page 72:

     “Shy-bearing” Spitzenburgs produced few apples, making the production cost per apple much higher than for more prolific varieties.