Comice

American  

[kuh-mees] / kəˈmis /

noun

1. a large, juicy variety of pear.

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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

Use firm, slightly underripe Comice, Anjou, Bartlett or Russet pears.

From New York Times

With the most commonly grown varieties, such as Comice, Bosc and D’Anjou, the fruit will typically change from green to a slightly paler color.

From Seattle Times

My testers express a strong preference for smooth-fleshed varieties such as the buttery williams or comice, as opposed to the longer, grainier conference pear – the contrast in textures between fruit and sponge, slippery and fluffy, is simply more satisfying, though a grainier example wouldn’t be a deal-breaker for me.

From The Guardian

That mix has attracted retirees on fixed incomes and farm workers who pick the sweet Comice pears from nearby orchards that end up in Harry & David gift baskets shipped around the world.

From New York Times