Catherine pear

English

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɛə(ɹ)

Noun

Catherine pear (plural Catherine pears)

1. A small and early variety of pear.
   • 1822, Noah Webster, The American Spelling Book: Containing the Rudiments of the English Language‎^[1], page 70:

     See, the Catherine pear, and the vergaloo, how rich, juicy, and delicious.