Noun: crabapple
- Any of numerous wild apple trees usually with small acidic fruit
"Hikers often came across crabapple trees along the forest trail";
- wild apple, crab apple
- Any of numerous varieties of crab apples cultivated for their small acidic (usually bright red) fruit used for preserves or as ornamentals for their blossoms
"The cultivated crabapple trees lining the driveway were a sight to behold when in full bloom";
- crab apple, cultivated crab apple
- Small sour apple; suitable for preserving
"crabapples make a tangy jelly";
- crab apple
Derived forms: crabapples, crab apples
Type of: apple, apple tree
Encyclopedia: Crabapple, Georgia