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Jonathan

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Jon·a·than 1  (jn-thn)
In the Bible, the eldest son of King Saul of Israel and friend of David.
Jon·a·than 2  (jn-thn)
n.
A variety of red, late-ripening apple.
[After Jonathan Hasbrouck (died 1846), American jurist and gardener.]
Jonathan1
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) a variety of red apple that ripens in early autumn
[named after Jonathan Hasbrouk (died 1846), American jurist]
Jonathan2
n
(Christian Religious Writings / Bible) Old Testament the son of Saul and David's close friend, who was killed in battle (I Samuel 31; II Samuel 1:19-26)
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Noun1.Jonathan - red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw
dessert apple, eating apple - an apple used primarily for eating raw without cooking
Translations
Jonathan [ˈdʒɒnəθən] N → Jonatás


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