Meaning of McIntosh in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈmækənˌtɑʃ/

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  1. Noun

    McIntosh

    Etymology

    late 19th century: named after John McIntosh (1777–1845 or 1846), the Canadian farmer on whose farm the wild apple was discovered

    Definitions

    1. early-ripening apple popular in the northeastern United States

    Examples

    • « primarily eaten raw but suitable for applesauce »

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