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Seckel

American  
[sek-uhl, sik-] / ˈsɛk əl, ˈsɪk- /

noun

  1. a small, yellowish-brown variety of pear.


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

Dormy-down, Seckel planned his 45-foot putt in the 36th hole for a birdie 3.

From Time Magazine Archive

A third volume, prepared by Emil Seckel, was to include the collection of Benedictus Levita.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3 "Capefigue" to "Carneades" by Various