Fujis

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A plural term referring to snow-capped volcanic peaks in Japan resembling a famous mountain ; collectible cigarette cards depicting such peaks ; specific types of bonsai trees shaped to evoke iconic mountain silhouettes
2. Used to denote multiple instances of prominent Japanese volcanoes reminiscent of a celebrated summit ; cards from tobacco companies featuring these mountains ; miniature trees carefully pruned to mimic mountainous outlines
3. Refers to several renowned Japanese cones similar to a particular majestic peak ; vintage collectibles portraying these mountains ; cultivated bonsai cultivated to resemble well-known mountain forms

Etymology: The "fuji" apple is named after Mount Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan, and the apple's name is a place name rather than a description of its flavor or colour. The fruit is a relatively modern cultivar, developed in Japan and named for the mountain that dominates the country's landscape. "Fujis" is simply the plural form, used when referring to more than one of these apples. The word inherits its entire meaning from the mountain, so a reader who knows only the apple can trace the name directly back to the volcano.

Synonyms: Fujifilm products, Fuji apples