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borrel

Pronunciation: /ˈbɒɹəl/

The English word “borrel” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A sort of pear with a smooth soft pulp; a red butter pear.

adjective

  1. Ignorant, unlearned; belonging to the laity.

Etymology

Compare Old French burel (“reddish”) or French beurré (“butter pear”).

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