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Definition of Johnny Appleseed from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Johnny Appleseed

 
/ˌdʒɒni ˈæplsiːd/
 
/ˌdʒɑːni ˈæplsiːd/
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  1. (1774-1845) the popular name for John Chapman, an American who planted apple seeds for 40 years in the Ohio River valley. He began planting in 1806, and his work made him an American legend. He had long hair and travelled around in torn clothes and without shoes.
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