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Baldwin

Baldwin

1 6.8
A red or yellow apple with crisp, tart flesh
  • noun
  • /ˈbɔːldwɪn/
  • US
: manzana Baldwin

Examples

  • We had an upright piano, a Baldwin, and acres of bookcases were built into the walls to house.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • Funding for the 2003 WLC is being provided by Gibson/Baldwin, a leading manufacturer of musical instruments such as guitars and pianos.

    Academic text (2002)

  • The Baldwin apple is known for its crisp texture and tart flavor, making it a popular choice for pies.

  • I bought a bag of Baldwin apples from the farmer's market to make a fresh apple crisp.

  • When autumn arrives, I love to enjoy a Baldwin apple straight from the orchard.

Surface Forms

Baldwin singular
Baldwins plural

Etymology

Baldwin is a family name from old parts beald and wine, which mean 'bold' and 'friend', so the name feels like a 'bold friend'. The Baldwin apple was named after someone with that name, so you can remember this crisp, tart apple as the 'bold friend' of pies.