Winesap

[ wahyn-sap ]

noun

, (sometimes lowercase)

1. a red variety of apple that ripens in the autumn.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Winesap¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; wine + sap ¹

Example Sentences

The Yellow Newtown is quite a large apple, and it is superior in quality to the Winesap.

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In Arkansas, where the land is too poor to raise corn the Winesap does well; but it will not grow on high, dry soil.

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Have tried and discarded Winesap and Rawle's Janet on account of shy bearing and poor keeping quality.

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Store for winter use in boxes in cellar successfully; find Romanite and Winesap keep best; lose about one-fourth.

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Winesap we place second on the list, after a fair trial of over thirty-five years side by side with Ben Davis.

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