Where did word apple come from?

The Word "Apple" originates from the Old English term "æppel," which has its roots in the Proto-Germanic Word "*ap(a)laz." This term is also related to similar Words in other Germanic languages, such as "Apfel" in German and "appel" in Dutch. The Word has been used historically to refer not only to the specific fruit we know today but also more generally to fruits in various contexts. Over time, its meaning became more specialized to refer to the specific pomaceous fruit we commonly consume.