Ape̩lsiin

Limburgish

Alternative forms

appelsien (Veldeke spelling)
Appelsin (German-based spelling)
Appelsiin (Eupen, spelling)
Ape̩lsing (less common variant with Ripuarian velarization)

Etymology

Calque of French pomme de Sine. Equivalent to Ape̩l (“apple”) +‎ Sina (old form of Schiina).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˌa.pəlˈsiːn/
Rhymes: -iːn

Noun

Ape̩lsiin f (plural Ape̩lsiine̩) (Rheinische Dokumenta spelling)

orange (fruit)
Synonym: Orasch

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