bartlett pear

Thân thiện

A ripe Bartlett pear sits on a wooden kitchen counter.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A variety of pear: "Bartlett pear" refers to a specific cultivar of pear (Pyrus communis) known for its distinctive shape, flavor, and color.
   • Characteristics: It is typically characterized by a bell-like shape, smooth skin that turns from green to yellow as it ripens, and very juicy, sweet, and aromatic flesh.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • I bought a bag of Bartlett pears at the farmers' market.
  • For this recipe, a ripe Bartlett pear is recommended for its sweetness and texture.
  • The Bartlett pear is one of the most commonly grown pear varieties in the world.

Advanced Usage

• "Bartlett pear season": Refers to the time of year when this pear is harvested and most readily available.
  • Bartlett pear season typically runs from late summer through early fall.

Variants and Related Words

• Pear (n): The general fruit of which the Bartlett is a specific type.
  • There are many types of pear, including Anjou, Bosc, and Bartlett.
• Williams' pear (n): Another name for the Bartlett pear, commonly used in some regions like the United Kingdom.
  • What Americans call a Bartlett pear is often known as a Williams' pear in Europe.

Synonyms

• Williams pear: An alternative name for the same fruit variety.
• Yellow pear: A descriptive term, though not exclusive to the Bartlett variety.

Học thuật

Noun

1. juicy yellow pear

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