codling

Meanings

• noun

  A young apple, especially one that is ripe and ready to eat.

  - "The codling apples were sweet and juicy."
  - "My favorite codling apple variety is the Fuji."

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Synonyms

simmer , cosset , pamper , posset , spoil

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Variants

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codlin , codling , codlings , codlins , codling moth , codling moths

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Etymology

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From Old English 'colde linge', meaning 'cold thing'. In the context of apples, it likely refers to the cool storage conditions required for the fruit to ripen properly.

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Trivia

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1. Codling apples are often used in the production of apple juice and cider.

2. The term 'codling' can also be used to refer to young fish, but this meaning is unrelated to the apple term.

3. In some regions, codling apples are also called 'crab apples' or 'windfall apples'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fruit: Codling is a type of fruit, specifically an apple.

2. Ripening: Codling apples are often stored in cool conditions to allow them to ripen properly.

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Culture

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In literature, codling apples have been used metaphorically to represent temptation and indulgence. For example, in John Donne's poem 'The Good-Morrow', the speaker compares his lover's breasts to 'two fair codlings grow in every garden', suggesting an irresistible desire.

How to Memorize "codling"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, ripe apple that is ready to eat.
   - Imagine holding a codling apple in your hand and taking a bite.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'codling' with the idea of a ripe, delicious apple.
   - Think of the word 'codling' as a synonym for 'apple' when it is ripe and ready to eat.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'Codling' starts with the same letter as 'Crisp, Crunchy, and Delicious Apple'.
   - Create a mental image of a 'Codling' apple tree with ripe, ready-to-eat apples hanging from the branches.

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