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Comice

American  
[kuh-mees] / kəˈmis /

noun

  1. a large, juicy variety of pear.


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Pear, in the same vein as its botanical cousin, comes in a myriad of varieties, whether that’s the classic Bartlett or Anjou, Bosc and Comice.

From Salon • Nov. 17, 2025

Use firm, slightly underripe Comice, Anjou, Bartlett or Russet pears.

From New York Times • Oct. 1, 2021

That mix has attracted retirees on fixed incomes and farm workers who pick the sweet Comice pears from nearby orchards that end up in Harry & David gift baskets shipped around the world.

From New York Times • Sep. 15, 2020

Bred by Frank Reimer near Medford, Ore., in 1935, Best Ever is a cross of the prized Comice pear with an obscure French variety called Louis Pasteur.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2017

Would you plant Comice pears instead of Bartletts, and why?

From One Thousand Questions in California Agriculture Answered by Wickson, Edward J. (Edward James)