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Seckel pear

Seckel pear

8.2
A small, very sweet pear with yellow to reddish-brown skin and crisp flesh
  • noun
  • /ˈsɛkəl pɛr/
translation icon : pera Seckel
  • I bought a Seckel pear from the farmer's market.

Examples

  • At the farmers' market, I found a basket of juicy Seckel pears perfect for snacking.

  • The Seckel pear is known for its exceptionally sweet flavor and small size, making it a delightful treat.

  • She brought a basket of Seckel pears for the picnic, knowing everyone enjoyed their taste.

  • The Seckel pear is prized for its exceptionally sweet flavor and crisp texture.

  • Unlike larger varieties, the Seckel pear is perfect for snacking or adding to salads.

  • Have you ever tried a Seckel pear?

  • Her favorite dessert features slices of Seckel pear topped with cheese and honey.

Synonyms

Seckel
vsSeckel pear
9.8

A small sweet pear with yellow to reddish-brown skin

is the same meaning but uses the full phrase that names the fruit

Surface Forms

Seckel pear singular
Seckel pears plural

Morphology

Seckel + pear

This is a straightforward noun–noun naming pattern: 'Seckel' identifies a variety and 'pear' names the fruit, so the phrase simply denotes that specific kind of pear. Such varietal compounds are compositional and cross-linguistically common, so a learner who knows both constituents can readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

Seckel pear likely comes from the Seckel family who first grew this tiny, very sweet pear on their land. Because people used the family name for the fruit for a long time, Seckel pear now means 'this small, sweet variety'.