bakeapple

/ˈbeɪkiːpl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fruit, particularly a type of cloudberry or a berry similar to one, typically found in boggy or heathland areas.

“The bakeapple bushes were ripe for the picking in the summer months.”

2. noun

A term used in the Maritimes of Canada, particularly in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, to refer to a type of fruit similar to a blueberry or a cloudberry.

“Bakeapples were a staple in our family’s summer recipes.”

Synonyms

  • bilberry
  • blueberry
  • cloudberry

Antonyms

  • dried fruit
  • overripe fruit