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apple tree vs crabapple

crabapple vs apple tree

apple tree and crabapple both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
apple tree Yes No No No
crabapple Yes No No No
As nouns, crabapple is a hyponym of apple tree; that is, crabapple 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
  • crabapple: any of numerous wild apple trees usually with small acidic fruit
apple tree (noun) crabapple (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 crabapple

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