English Explanatory Dictionary

geniting

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A variety of apple that ripens very early

Pronunciation

/ˈd͡ʒɛnɪtɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-geniting.wav

Word forms

geniting genitings jenneting

Etymology

Probably from a diminutive of French Jean (“John”), so named as becoming ripe about St. John’s Day, June 24.

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