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Original · left

Apple (fruit)

First in use: ancient / pre-modern
Duplicate · right

Apple Inc.

First in use: c. 1976

Apple / Apple (fruit) / Apple Inc.

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Newton's fruit vs. Cupertino.

Which meaning of Apple is the original, and which one is the duplicate riding on its name? Apple (fruit) came first (ancient / pre-modern). Apple Inc. arrived in 1976. The data below shows which one owns the word now.

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Original · ancient / pre-modern

Apple (fruit)

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Duplicate · c. 1976

Apple Inc.

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