Seckel
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Seckel
An Americanism dating back to 1810–20; after surname of grower, Pennsylvania orchardist
Example Sentences
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“Once again I think the governor stepped in,” said Karl Seckel, an Orange County water official.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2021
What’s on the horizon: Bartlett, Seckel and other pears are beginning to show up for a pear season that generally runs well into October.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2016
Other colorful ideas are tiny champagne grapes, quartered Seckel pears, or a bowl of pomegranate seeds.
From Southern Living ● Nov. 19, 2010
At the 31st tee, Seckel led 4 up.
From Time Magazine Archive
If people would pay no more for Seckel than for Choke pears, Choke pears would be the only ones in market, for they can be furnished with the least cost and trouble.
From Success with Small Fruits by Edward Payson Roe
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