Soulard crab

noun

Sou·​lard crab
variants or Soulard crab apple
(ˈ)sü¦lärd-
: a hybrid tree (Malus soulardii) resembling the parent Iowa crab but having yellowish red fruit

Word History

Etymology

after James G. Soulard, 19th century American horticulturist

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“Soulard crab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Soulard%20crab. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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