McIntosh

English
McIntosh

Etymology 1

Named after John McIntosh of Ontario, Canada, who discovered the original single tree in 1796.

Pronunciation

IPA(key): /ˈmækɪntɒʃ/

Noun

McIntosh (plural McIntoshes)

  1. A cultivar of apple with red and green skin, tart flavor and white flesh that ripens in late September.
  2. The tree that bears this fruit.

Synonyms
  • McIntosh Red
  • Mac

Translations

Etymology 2

From the Scottish Gaelic Mac an Tòisiche.

Proper noun

McIntosh

  1. A Scottish surname.
  2. A small city in and the county seat of Corson County, South Dakota, USA.

Derived terms
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