papple

English

Etymology

Blend of pear +‎ apple.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpæp.əl/
  • Rhymes: -æpəl

Noun

papple (plural papples)

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