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apples of discord

apples of discord is the plural of apple of discord.

Meaning of apple of discord

Noun

apple of discord (plural apples of discord)

  1. An object or topic which sows anger and dissension; something which causes argument, rivalry, or strife.
    • He has determined to enter the cabinet surrounded with creatures only, and, as to the Parliament, to trust to his dexterity and strength in throwing the apple of discord, occasions for doing which will, he imagines, soon and frequently occur.1804 May 19, “Summary of Politics”, in William Cobbett, editor, Cobbett’s Weekly Political Register, volume V, number 20, London: Printed by Cox and Baylis, Great Queen Street; published by Richard...
    Synonyms:
    golden apple

Questions about apples of discord

What is apples of discord the plural of?
Apples of discord is the plural of apple of discord.

Words near apples of discord in the dictionary

  1. appleritas
  2. apples
  3. apples and oranges
  4. apples and pears
  5. apples of Adam
  6. apples of discord
  7. apples of Grenada
  8. apples of love
  9. apples of Peru
  10. apples of Sodom
  11. apples of someone's eye

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