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Definition of Love apple
1. Noun. Native to South America; widely cultivated in many varieties.
Terms within: Tomato
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant
Specialized synonyms: Cherry Tomato, Lycopersicon Esculentum Cerasiforme
Definition of Love apple
1. Noun. (informal) A tomato. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Love Apple
Literary usage of Love apple
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Gardeners Dictionary: Containing the Methods of Cultivating and ...by Philip Miller by Philip Miller (1754)
"RH Love-apple with a white Fruit. 8. ... American tree-like Love-apple, with
large angular Leaves. 9. ..."
2. A Description and History of Vegetable Substances, Used in the Arts, and in (1830)
"The love-apple, or tomata, is a native of the tropical parts of South America;
but as it now thrives well in the warmer countries of Europe, and will, ..."
3. The Cook's Dictionary and House-keeper's Directory: A New Family Manual of by Richard Dolby (1830)
"BEEF (Fillet of), with love apple Sauce.—Prepare your fillet the same as for
roasting and larding (receipt the second), and dish it over love apple sauce. ..."
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