Kieffer

American  

[kee-fer] / ˈki fər /

noun

1. a large hybrid variety of pear that is yellow with brown or red flecks.

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Etymology

Origin of Kieffer

First recorded in 1875–80; named after American botanist Peter Kieffer (1812–90)

Example Sentences

The two other officers who risked a trial, Matthew Galliher and Nicholas Kieffer, faced the same charges as Kingsley but were acquitted.

From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025

For the first time in more than a decade, Wrexham will provide players for the national side, with the Championship team's new signings Danny Ward, Nathan Broadhead and Kieffer Moore all included.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2025

Kieffer, who is not involved in negotiations, worked with Newsom when he regularly attended regents meetings as lieutenant governor.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 2025

“The regents will make this decision with the input of the governor,” said former regent George Kieffer, who chaired the board during the first Trump administration and ended his term in 2021.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 2025

Don't understand me to say that Kieffer is "best of all."

From Prairie Farmer, Vol. 56: No. 12, March 22, 1884 A Weekly Journal for the Farm, Orchard and Fireside by Various