Grimes Golden

[ grahymz ]

noun

1. a yellow variety of apple that ripens in late autumn.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Grimes Golden¹

1855–60, Americanism; named after Thomas P. Grimes of West Virginia

Example Sentences

Her favorite was Grimes Golden, an apple that starts out tart, but later turns sweet.

From Washington Times

Her favorite was Grimes Golden, an apple that starts out tart, but later turns sweet.

From Seattle Times

Self-pollinating selections, such as 'Golden Delicious' and 'Grimes Golden,' will bear fruit without having another apple tree around.

From Southern Living

W. D. Cellar, Edwardsville, Wyandotte county: Been in Kansas twelve years; have 2000 apple trees from two to eight years of age, comprising Ben Davis, Jonathan, Gano and Missouri Pippin for commercial purposes, and Maiden's Blush, Early Harvest, Bailey Sweet, Huntsman's Favorite, Grimes' Golden Pippin and Winesap for family orchard.

From Project Gutenberg

If the Delicious apple or Grimes Golden had appeared in our seedling blocks, we'd have thrown them away.

From Project Gutenberg