beurre Meaning, Definition & Usage

Beur*ré" noun (Also<

• Beurre
• Beurré

)

Etymology

F., fr. beurre butter.

Definitions

1. (Bot.) A beurré (or buttery) pear, one with the me soft and melting; -- used with a distinguishing word; as, Beurré d'Anjou; Beurré Clairgeau.