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apple tree

nounfeminine/mɐˈsjejɾɐ/medium

ma·ci·ei·ra

Definition

A tree of the genus Malus that bears apples.
We have an old apple tree in the garden.
The orchard is full of blooming apple trees in spring.
Common collocations
crab apple treebranch of an apple treeapple tree blossom
Idiomatic expressions
  • The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

Etymology

Derivado de 'maçã' + sufixo '-eira' (árvore que produz).

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