noun
- a small, sour apple that grows on a wild or ornamental tree, often used for making jelly or preserves
- the tree that bears crabapples, valued for its spring blossoms and ornamental fruit
Examples
- The crabapple tree in our yard blooms with pink flowers every spring.
- She made crabapple jelly from the tart fruit she picked in autumn.
- Crabapples are too sour to eat raw but perfect for cooking.
- The ornamental crabapple is a popular choice for small gardens.
- Birds love to eat the crabapples that fall from the tree.
- Crabapple preserves have a distinctive tangy flavor.