KJV Dictionary Definition: apple

apple

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.