bitter apple

noun — 2 senses

bitter apple

noun
1

A vine of species Citrullus colocynthis, that bears a hard, bitter fruit.

2

A bitter preparation applied to an object to discourage dogs from chewing on it.

Synonyms
colocynth, bitter cucumber, desert gourd, egusi, vine of Sodom, wild gourd

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