English Explanatory Dictionary

borrel

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sort of pear with a smooth soft pulp; a red butter pear.
adj
  1. Ignorant, unlearned; belonging to the laity.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɒɹəl/ /ˈbɔɹəl/ /ˈbɑɹəl/

Word forms

borrel borrels more borrel most borrel burrel

Etymology

Compare Old French burel (“reddish”) or French beurré (“butter pear”).

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