Seckel

[ sek-uhl, sik- ]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Seckel¹

An Americanism dating back to 1810–20; after surname of grower, Pennsylvania orchardist

Example Sentences

We used to come over here last fall and get pearstheres a dandy seckel tree back there.

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The San Saba may be regarded as a standard of quality among pecans, as the Seckel is among pears.

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This was a hybrid produced from the crossing of Seckel with Belle Lucrative.

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The pears are also more brightly colored than those of Seckel.

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It was obtained by crossing Seckel with Gansel Bergamot, whence its name.

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