Jargonelle
/ˌdʒɑːɡəˈnɛl
/noun British
A pear of an early-ripening variety.Procure some Jargonelle pears, not too ripe; put them into a stewpan with sufficient water to cover them, and simmer them till rather tender, but do not allow them to break; then put them into cold water....
- On the wall outside, a pear tree bore luscious, ripening Jargonelles.
- The table was covered with dishes full of Jargonelles and pippins.
Origin
Late 17th century: from French, diminutive of jargon2 (with reference to the colour).
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