apple–pie

adjective ap·ple–pie \ˈa-pəl-ˈpī\

Definition of APPLE-PIE

: excellent, perfect <apple–pie order>

: of, relating to, or characterized by traditionally American values (as honesty or simplicity) <is the epitome of apple–pie wholesomeness>

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1780

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