York spot

noun

: a cork disease of apples

Word History

Etymology

York Imperial, variety of apple developed in York county, Pennsylvania (from York, county in southern Pennsylvania) + English spot

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“York spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/York%20spot. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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