pomeroy
/ˈpɒmərɔɪ/ /ˈpəʊmərɔɪ/Now historical
noun
Any of several closely related varieties of dessert apple, formerly popular.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Nicholas Breton (?1555–c1626), poet. Either from French pomme pome + roi roy (there is apparently no corresponding compound in French), or from pome + roy.