Apple Isle
Proper noun
Meaning
(mythology) Avalon.
(Australia, informal) Tasmania.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgSynonyms
Examples
Jono Jennings and Chester Gardner bring Hampden league experience with them, while Jakob Lovegrove will suit up for the Tigers after crossing from the Apple Isle.
Tasmania became known as the "Apple Isle" because for many years it was one of the world's major apple producers.
Tasmania is also set to be discussed after last month’s report detailing the viability of a potential 19th AFL club to be based in the Apple Isle.