释义 |
Granny Smith [f. the name of Maria Ann Smith (‘Granny Smith’), d. 1870.] An Australasian variety of apple, which is bright green and suitable for eating raw or cooked.
1895Agric. Gaz. N.S. Wales VI. 900, I think that..Granny Smith's Seedling..would be worth a trial. Ibid., If it is desirable to go in more for the late home market, then I would include..Granny Smith's Seedling. 1932Discovery July 220/2 Australasia has Granny Smith, Cleopatra, Jonathan, Sturmer, Pippin etc., which excel. 1933Bulletin (Sydney) 11 Jan. 12 Seventy years ago there dwelt in the isolated hamlet of Eastwood..an old lady named Smith..the original source of the ‘Granny Smith’ apple. 1943Gen 10 Apr. 60/2 The stubby ‘Granny Smith’ apple tree on the lawn. 1960W. A. Beatty Treas. Austral. Folk Tales 186 The Granny Smith is unique among apples inasmuch that there is none its equal for cooking purposes, it is a splendid eating apple, and when stored keeps better than any other variety. |