Apples
Apples (Malus domestica)
Apples (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Apples
- Wikipedia's article - Apples
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Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski) are a type of fruit produced by the apple tree, scientifically known as Malus domestica. The term "apple" is derived from the Old English word "æppel", which is believed to be related to the Proto-Germanic "*aplaz".
Description
Apples are typically round, with a skin that can range in color from red to green. The flesh of the apple is typically white or cream-colored and can be crisp and juicy. Apples contain seeds in their core, which are not typically consumed due to their mildly toxic content of amygdalin.
Varieties
There are thousands of cultivars of apples, each with their own unique characteristics. Some of the most popular include the Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, and Red Delicious.
Uses
Apples can be consumed raw or used in a variety of dishes, such as apple pies, apple cider, and apple sauce. They are also used in the production of cider, a popular alcoholic beverage.
Health Benefits
Apples are known for their health benefits. They are a good source of dietary fiber and Vitamin C. They also contain polyphenols, which have antioxidant effects.
Related Terms
- Pomology: The study of fruit and fruit cultivation, including apples.
- Orchard: A place where apple trees are cultivated.
- Pectin: A substance found in apples that is used in making jams and jellies.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Apples
- Wikipedia's article - Apples
This WikiMD article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski