love apple

noun
UK: /ˈlʌv ˌæpl̩/
US: /ˈlʌv ˌæpl̩/

  1. An old-fashioned name for a tomato, especially when referring to its supposed aphrodisiac qualities.

    1. My grandma still calls tomatoes love apple and makes the best sauce.
    2. The gardener proudly presented a basket of love apple from his greenhouse, vibrant and red.

Synonyms

tomato

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "love apple" is /ˈlʌv ˌæpl̩/ in British English and /ˈlʌv ˌæpl̩/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "love apple": tomato.

Example usage of "love apple": "My grandma still calls tomatoes love apple and makes the best sauce.". More examples on the page.