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McIntosh

mcin·tosh

UK/ˈmækɪntɒʃ/ US/ˈmækʌˌntɔʃ/ uncommon

noun

1.

early-ripening apple popular in the northeastern United States; primarily eaten raw but suitable for applesauce

Origin

Named after John McIntosh of Ontario, Canada, who discovered the original single tree in 1796.

Phrases

  • Clan McIntosh
  • McIntosh County

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