An apple (Malus domestica) is an edible fruit of the apple tree. They generally have a sweet taste, and can be red, green, or yellow in color. There are numerous varieties native to Earth, as well as others originating from other planets.
At a reception at the Federation Council meeting hall in San Francisco, the Klingon Kelvis used an apple, thrown at a high velocity, to render Dav unconscious. (TOS comic: "The First Thing We Do...")
In order to appear inconspicuous among Human Starfleet cadets, Data learned to order a chicken sandwich, apple and glass of milk when eating in company. Tasha Yar referred to the meal as "misfit camouflage". (TNG novel: Survivors)
Commander William Riker, while inspecting Farpoint Station in 2364, expressed a desire for an apple. Miraculously, a bowl of red apples appeared moments thereafter on the desk of Groppler Zorn, having been created by the station. (TNG episode & novelization: Encounter at Farpoint)
The idiom "comparing apples and oranges" referred to unsuitable comparisons, (ENT episode & novelization: Broken Bow, TOS novel: Planet of Judgment, TNG novel: Strike Zone, ST - Destiny novel: Gods of Night) However, the phrase "comparing apples and coconuts" was once almost used by Leonard McCoy. (TOS novelization: The Motion Picture)
See also[]
- apple cobbler
- apple danish
- apple juice
- apple soup
- apple pie
- Atekian apple pie
- Elysian cloud-apple
- Kaferian apple
- Kaferian apple glaze
- Sackmanov apple
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External links[]
- Apple article at Memory Alpha, the wiki for canon Star Trek.
- Apple article at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.