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Meaning of McIntosh in English:

McIntosh

Pronunciation /ˈmakɪntɒʃ/

noun

(also McIntosh red)

  • A deep red dessert apple of a Canadian variety.

    ‘Empire combines the mild tartness of McIntosh with Red Delicious sweetness.’
    • ‘The Mcintosh apple is another great apple that can be eaten raw, used in salads, or applesauces.’
    • ‘McIntosh apples are my favorite kinds of apples, too!’

Origin

Late 19th century named after John McIntosh (1777–1845 or 1846), the Canadian farmer on whose farm the wild apple was discovered.