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Winesap

[ wahyn-sap ]

noun

, (sometimes lowercase)
  1. a red variety of apple that ripens in the autumn.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Winesap1

First recorded in 1790–1800; wine + sap 1

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Example Sentences

The Yellow Newtown is quite a large apple, and it is superior in quality to the Winesap.

In Arkansas, where the land is too poor to raise corn the Winesap does well; but it will not grow on high, dry soil.

Have tried and discarded Winesap and Rawle's Janet on account of shy bearing and poor keeping quality.

Store for winter use in boxes in cellar successfully; find Romanite and Winesap keep best; lose about one-fourth.

Winesap we place second on the list, after a fair trial of over thirty-five years side by side with Ben Davis.

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