Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A variety of pear having a long neck, greenish-yellow skin overlaid with reddish-brown color, and juicy sweet flesh.
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- noun uncountable A particular
cultivar ofpear . - noun countable A pear of this type.
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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Bass can teach participants how to make seasonal dishes such as Bosc pears poached in muscat wine with star anise and bay leaves.
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Bass can teach participants how to make seasonal dishes such as Bosc pears poached in muscat wine with star anise and bay leaves.
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Dietitian's tip: Firm pears, such as Bosc, are best for grilling.
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But I did find, to my surprise, a huge bin of pomegranates, so I bought those, and some Bosc pears.
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I was inspired to make a batch after smelling the wonderful scents of Apple Cider Butter being cooked at the Smuckers factory last week, as well as by the fact that I had a bunch of bruised Bosc pears sitting on my kitchen counter when I returned from the trip.
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But I did find, to my surprise, a huge bin of pomegranates, so I bought those, and some Bosc pears.
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As OâBrien and Bosc note on page 473: âAlthough not formally approved by the House, these principles have been followed since then.â
The government responds - Beyond The Commons - Macleans.ca 2010
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Twelve varieties of apples, Bosc pears, Asian pears and apple cider will continue throughout the winter.
Market Roundup: Nov. 4-Nov.10 Bonnie S. Benwick 2010
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Some of the past years 'gifts have included Bosc pear butter, hot pepper jam, or limoncello from our very missed lemon tree.
Dana Joy Altman: Real Food Rehab: The Holiday Gift Guide 2009
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It didn't wow me because it was over-the-top or because it was the best white wine I've ever had, but it did impress me with its pronounced aromas of ripe Bosc pear.
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