red apple

A 'red apple' is not just a fruit but also holds various symbolic meanings across different cultures, from love and health to nationalistic ideals.

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Definition

A1Culinary

(common)A fruit with a red skin, typically round, and a sweet or tart flavor, often eaten fresh or used in cooking.

Example

  • She packed a red apple in her lunchbox.
  • The recipe calls for two red apples, cored and sliced.

B2Symbolism

(cultural)A symbol often representing love, health, fertility, or prosperity in various cultures.

Example

  • In Greek mythology, a red apple was given to Aphrodite as a token of love.
  • During Rosh Hashanah, people eat red apples with honey to symbolize a sweet new year.

C1Mythology

(historical)In Turkish mythology, a term symbolizing the ultimate goal of conquest and expansion.

Example

  • The concept of the Red Apple in Turkish mythology signifies the nation's aspirations for influence.

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