English Explanatory Dictionary

papple

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Either of two closely related fruits, both pears with apple-like traits.
  2. The apple pear, Pyrus pyrifolia, sometimes known as the Chinese pear.
  3. The Chinese white pear, Pyrus × bretschneideri, originally derived from the above.

Pronunciation

/ˈpæp.əl/

Word forms

papple papples

Etymology

Blend of pear + apple.

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