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apple tree vs crab apple

crab apple vs apple tree

apple tree and crab apple both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
apple tree Yes No No No
crab apple Yes No No No
As nouns, crab apple is a hyponym of apple tree; that is, crab apple is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than apple tree:
  • apple tree: any tree of the genus Malus especially those bearing firm rounded edible fruits
  • crab apple: any of numerous wild apple trees usually with small acidic fruit
apple tree (noun) crab apple (noun)
any tree of the genus Malus especially those bearing firm rounded edible fruits small sour apple; suitable for preserving
any of numerous wild apple trees usually with small acidic fruit
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
Difference between apple tree and crab apple

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