geniting
/ˈd͡ʒɛnɪtɪŋ/ · noun
Meaning
- A variety of apple that ripens very early
Etymology / origin
Probably from a diminutive of French Jean (“John”), so named as becoming ripe about St. John’s Day, June 24.
- jean(French)→
- geniting (English)
- Relations: der
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