AP'PLE, n. 1. The fruit of the apple tree, [pyrus malus,] from which cider is made.2. The apple of the eye is the pupil.Apple of love, or love apple, the tomato, or lycopersicum, a species of Solanum. The stalk is herbaceous, with oval, pinnated leaves, and small yellow flowers. The berry is smooth, soft, of a yellow or reddish color, of the size of a plum. It is used in soups and broths.AP'PLE, v.t. To form like an apple.
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