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Meaning of VIRGALIEU

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Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Vir"ga*lieu\, n. [Cf. {Virgouleuse}.] (Bot.)
A valuable kind of pear, of an obovate shape and with melting
flesh of delicious flavor; -- more properly called White
Doyenn['e]. [Written also {virgaloo}, {vergalieu},
{vergaloo}, etc.]

 

 

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