seckel

/ˈsɛkəl/
noun
  1. A small, sweet variety of pear with a reddish-brown skin.
    • He planted a seckel pear tree in his backyard for its compact size and delicious fruit.
    • The farmer's market had a basket of tiny seckel pears that were perfect for snacking.
    • For dessert, she served slices of ripe seckel pear with cheese.
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