bitter apple en · NOUN
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A vine of species Citrullus colocynthis, that bears a hard, bitter fruit.
- (countable, uncountable) A bitter preparation applied to an object to discourage dogs from chewing on it.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bitter apples | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
colocynth (Citrullus colocynthis) · wild gourd (Citrullus colocynthis) · vine of Sodom (Citrullus colocynthis) · bitter cucumber (Citrullus colocynthis) · desert gourd (Citrullus colocynthis) · egusi (Citrullus colocynthis)