Codling

usgb/ˈkɑːdlɪŋ/
noun

A young apple, especially one that is not fully ripe.

The orchard was filled with codlings that were just beginning to ripen.
Visual representation of "codling" - A young apple, especially one that is not fully ripe.

Often appears as...

  • apple tree
  • fruit orchard

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young apple, immature fruit, small apple

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Growth

Codlings represent the early stage of apple development.

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In the spring, you can see many codlings in the orchard.
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Quality

Codlings are often considered less desirable than ripe apples.

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Market prices for codlings are lower than fully ripe apples.
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Nature

Understanding the life cycle of codlings helps in gardening.

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The gardener knew it was vital to protect the codlings from frost.
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