Kieffer

American  

[kee-fer] / ˈki fər /

noun

1. a large hybrid variety of pear that is yellow with brown or red flecks.

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Etymology

Origin of Kieffer

First recorded in 1875–80; named after American botanist Peter Kieffer (1812–90)

Example Sentences

Add in defender Chris Mepham and goal threat Kieffer Moore, Wales were without 354 caps worth of experience in their squad for the play-offs.

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Its second was to rule out a Wrexham equaliser that would have taken the game to penalties, Lewis Brunt inches offside as he connected with Kieffer Moore's header on the line.

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The likes of Lewis Brunt, Andy Cannon, Danny Ward, Kieffer Moore and Issa Kabore are all edging ever closer to returning from injury to bolster Parkinson's ranks.

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They fell behind to a Kevin de Bruyne goal but Cardiff City Stadium erupted when Kieffer Moore equalised for Rob Page's side.

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Johnson will get a chance to win over the sceptics at some stage during these final two games of Wales' World Cup qualifying group, particularly as their attacking options have been hit by striker Kieffer Moore's withdrawal through injury.

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