Northern Spy

noun

1. an American variety of red-striped apple that ripens in autumn or early winter.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Northern Spy¹

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50

Example Sentences

TJ's describes the tart, which features sweet Northern Spy apples and tart Granny Smiths, as "a thing of rustic beauty."

From Salon

Flynn Berry is the author of “Under the Harrow,” “A Double Life” and “Northern Spy.”

From Washington Post

Flynn Berry is the author of “Northern Spy,” “A Double Life” and “Under the Harrow.”

From New York Times

Northern Spy Your grandmother may well have insisted on Northern Spy for her pies.

From Salon

The Brattleboro Reformer reports Putney Mountain Winery owner Charles Dodge said Tuesday their Northern Spy wine will be spilled during the christening ceremony to be held Saturday in Connecticut.

From Washington Times