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codling

noun

Simple meaning

Any of different greenish, elongated English apple varieties, used for cooking.

Pronunciation

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kahdling

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈkɑdlɪŋ

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Definition

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noun

  1. Any of various greenish, elongated English apple varieties, used for cooking

  2. A small, immature apple

  3. Young codfish

  4. A young small cod.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Formality
Technical

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This meaning: Any of various greenish, elongated English apple varieties, used for cooking

Used this way, codling is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. This is a food and cooking use: everyday in kitchens and recipes.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Where it naturally appears

  • Cooking/food
  • Everyday conversation

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Compound terms

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  • codling mothnounCompound term

    A small grey moth whose larvae live in apples and English walnuts.

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