Bosc

American  

[bosk] / bɒsk /

noun

1. a long-necked, brown variety of pear.

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Etymology

Origin of Bosc

First recorded in 1850–55; from French; shortening of Bosc beurré, “buttered Bosc,” from beurré “buttered” + French horticulturalist and botanist Louis Bosc ( 1759–1828 )

Example Sentences

Pear, in the same vein as its botanical cousin, comes in a myriad of varieties, whether that’s the classic Bartlett or Anjou, Bosc and Comice.

From Salon

In fall, that means pears — Bosc, Anjou, Bartlett — all sturdy and aromatic, the kind that hold their shape even after a gentle simmer.

From Salon

When starting a meal with fruit, whether as a soup or salad, focus on flavors that don’t skew too sweet, like pairing tart Granny Smith apples with sweeter Bosc pears, then amplify the fruit with acid, herbs and spice.

From Washington Post

Last month, GSR spent $500,000 on NFTs from what Bosc calls "blue-chip" collections - those with large online fan bases.

From Reuters

In his New York office, Bosc put up three screens on which to display his NFTs, which include various pixelated characters and a Bored Ape bought for $125,000.

From Reuters