noun

Orin

Orin (noun) means a variety of apple originally cultivated in Japan, known for its sweet flavor and yellow-green skin. Example: “The market stall was stacked with crisp orin apples in autumn.”

noun

A variety of apple originally cultivated in Japan, known for its sweet flavor and yellow-green skin.

"The market stall was stacked with crisp orin apples in autumn."

name

A male given name of Irish origin, possibly a variant of Oren or Oran.

"They called their son Orin after his grandfather."

How to use Orin

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA Japanese apple variety, or a male first name of Irish origin.

Word forms

Orins plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Orin” mean?

The word “Orin” means a variety of apple originally cultivated in Japan, known for its sweet flavor and yellow-green skin. In plain terms, a Japanese apple variety, or a male first name of Irish origin.

How do you use “Orin” in a sentence?

Here is “Orin” used in a sentence: “The market stall was stacked with crisp orin apples in autumn.”

What part of speech is “Orin”?

Depending on how it is used, “Orin” can be a noun and a name.

How many meanings does “Orin” have?

“Orin” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a variety of apple originally cultivated in Japan, known for its sweet flavor and yellow-green skin.