McIntosh

noun

Mc·​In·​tosh ˈma-kən-ˌtäsh How to pronounce McIntosh (audio)
: a juicy bright red eating apple with a thin skin, white flesh, and aromatic slightly tart flavor

Word History

Etymology

John McIntosh flourished 1796 Canadian settler

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of McIntosh was in 1910

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“McIntosh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/McIntosh. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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McIntosh

noun
Mc·​In·​tosh ˈmak-ən-ˌtäsh How to pronounce McIntosh (audio)
: a juicy bright red eating apple with a thin skin, white flesh, and slightly tart flavor
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