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Granny Smith

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A very tart, green-skinned apple cultivar originating in Australia.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

apple with a green skin and hard tart flesh

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: eating apple, dessert apple

History

Etymology

Named after Australian orchardist Maria Ann "Granny" Smith, who developed the variety.