Williams pear

British

noun

Also called: William's Bon Chrétien. a variety of pear that has large yellow juicy sweet fruit

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The French and Swiss are particularly fond of pear brandy, often calling it Poire Williams, as the pear known as Bartlett here in the States is called the Williams pear in Europe.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 4, 2019

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