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VIRGALIEU
Vir"ga*lieu, n. Etym: [Cf. Virgouleuse.] (Bot.)
Definition: A valuable kind of pear, of an obovate shape and with melting flesh of delicious flavor; -- more properly called White Doyenné. [Written also virgaloo, vergalieu, vergaloo, etc.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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