Why do some call city blocks "apples'?

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2006-08-01 22:19:27 · 3 answers · asked by Jalisciense 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages

I lie in the midwest U.S. and have never heard that phrase. In what part of the world did you hear that?

2006-08-02 00:43:00 · answer #1 · answered by Robb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

In Spanish, a city block is often referred to as a "manzana", a word which also means "apple".

I wonder if there is some relation?

2006-08-02 08:45:32 · answer #2 · answered by Mariana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

is it a regional thing? i've lived in the south & the west and never heard anyone call them that.

2006-08-02 05:52:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋