papple
papple · papples
Either of two closely related fruits, both pears with apple-like traitsEither of two closely related fruits, both pears with apple-like traits.: The apple pear, Pyrus pyrifolia, sometimes known as the Chinese pear.
/ˈpæp.əl/
Meaning
2 sensesEither of two closely related fruits, both pears with apple-like traits.
The apple pear, Pyrus pyrifolia, sometimes known as the Chinese pear.
The Chinese white pear, Pyrus × bretschneideri, originally derived from the above.
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