Bartlett
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A smooth pear with yellow or green skin that is sweet and juicy
- proper noun
- /ˈbɑrtlɪt/
- US
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pera Bartlett
- At the farmers' market, I found a basket of ripe Bartlett pears with smooth, yellow skin.
Examples
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In the fall, we enjoy fresh Bartlett pears straight from the orchard.
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Delicious plum trees, Bartlett pear, and at least one black walnut.
Fiction book (2001) -
In tests of California Bartlett pears, Neven is working with Elizabeth Mitcham of the University of California at Davis.
Academic text (2002) -
The juicy Bartlett pear is perfect for making delicious pies.
Synonyms
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A juicy yellow pear that tastes sweet and has a smooth soft inside
emphasizes the alternative name and a wider range of skin colors
Compounds
Surface Forms
Bartlett main
Etymology
Bartlett as the pear name comes from a grower named Enoch Bartlett, who, the story goes, gave his name to the fruit when he sold trees from his orchard. That's why the same sweet, juicy pear is called Williams in other countries but known as Bartlett in America.