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Jargonelle

Syllabification: (Jar·gon·elle)
Pronunciation: /ˌjärgəˈnel/
Definition of Jargonelle

noun

British
  • a pear of an early ripening variety.

Origin:

late 17th century: from French, diminutive of jargon2 (with reference to the color)

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