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Macoun

Macoun

1 8.2
A sweet, juicy apple that ripens late and is good to eat fresh
  • noun
  • /məˈkuːn/
  • US
: Macoun

Examples

  • I gather apples in the fall—usually Macoun—and let them set in the shed until they are a little too soft for a satisfying snack.

    Fiction book (1997)

  • I prefer Macoun apples for their sweetness and crisp texture when enjoying them raw.

  • During the harvest season, you can find fresh Macoun apples at local farms and markets.

  • In my opinion, the best apple for making pies is the Macoun because of its juicy flavor.

Synonyms

apple
vsMacoun
48 1.0

A tree that grows round fruit people eat

refers to a specific juicy late ripening variety rather than the whole species
McIntosh
vsMacoun
  • US
1 4.1

A red-skinned apple with white flesh that is tart and crisp

ripens later in the season rather than early
Grimes' golden
vsMacoun
1 8.3

A yellow apple that ripens in late autumn and is usually eaten raw

emphasizes juicy taste more than skin color or appearance

Surface Forms

Macoun singular
Macouns plural

Etymology

Macoun is the name of an apple variety that was named after a Canadian plant expert, William Tyrrell Macoun. Thinking of it as a person's name turned into an apple helps you remember that Macoun means a particular kind of juicy, late-ripening apple for eating fresh.