Bosc
Americannoun
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
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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 • Nov. 17, 2025
"For us, it's also a brand exercise," Bosc said.
From Reuters • Jul. 5, 2022
Flavors of bananas, crisp Bosc pears, toasted brioche and wild herbs are carried by fine acidity.
From Washington Post • Jul. 8, 2021
From a distance, the fruit on a 50-year-old Fuerte tree could pass for Bosc pears, their tear-shaped avocados cooked to a caramel color.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2017
Bosc had muddy trousers and a huge yellow overcoat, round the collar of which a tremendous comforter was wound.
From Four Short Stories By Emile Zola by Zola, Émile
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