Kieffer

[ kee-fer ]

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noun

Origin of Kieffer¹

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

After Kieffer, it is the most desired of all pears by the canning trade.

The trees are more susceptible to blight than those of Kieffer.

Reported as hardy, blight-resistant and better than Kieffer.

Like those of the Kieffer, however, the fruits do very well for all culinary purposes.

Worthless for dessert, much can be said for the fruits of Kieffer for culinary preparation.

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