Bartlett

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A variety of pear known for its sweet flavor and smooth skin, often used for canning and cooking
2. A popular type of pear that is green or yellow when ripe, commonly enjoyed fresh or in desserts
3. A cultivar of pear famous for its juicy texture and delicious taste, frequently utilized in fruit salads and recipes

Etymology: Enoch Bartlett of Dorchester, Massachusetts, gave this pear its name by attaching his own surname to a variety he had promoted, so the fruit carries the name of the man who put it on the market. The pear is a cultivar, and the word is simply a surname turned into a common noun, the same way "cardigan" or "sandwich" came from a person. Bartlett's name stuck to the fruit, and in the trade the pear is now known by it almost everywhere English is spoken.