papple

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English

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Etymology

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Blend of pear +‎ apple.

Noun

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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.