papple en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈpæp.əl/
Etymology
Etymology tree Vulgar Latin pirabor. Proto-West Germanic *peru Old English pere Middle English pere English pear Proto-Indo-European *h₂ébōl Proto-Germanic *aplaz Proto-West Germanic *applu Old English æppel Middle English appel English apple blend English papple Blend of pear + apple.
Meanings
- Either of two closely related fruits, both pears with apple-like traits. ▸ The apple pear, Pyrus pyrifolia, sometimes known as the Chinese pear.
- Either of two closely related fruits, both pears with apple-like traits. ▸ The Chinese white pear, Pyrus × bretschneideri, originally derived from the above.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| papples | Number=Plur | lexicographic |