ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Virgalieu

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Virgalieu is a noun meaning A valuable kind of pear, of an obovate shape and with melting flesh of delicious flavor; also called White Doyenne.

Meaning

A valuable kind of pear, of an obovate shape and with melting flesh of delicious flavor; also called White Doyenne.

Example Sentences

If "Virgalieu" is the term by which the White Doyenne pear is most generally known, (and this can not be denied) then to adopt the latter will produce just the confusion against which Mr. Eaton protests; and this is really the fact; for not half those who grow this pear will know what you mean, if you call it the White Doyenné.

Word Forms

Synonyms for virgalieu

Depending on context, synonyms include vergaloo.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include vergaloue, jargonelle, borrel, comice, warden, ambrette.

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