River Pear (Noun)
Meaning
West Indian fruit resembling the mango; often pickled.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The local market in Trinidad showcased an assortment of exotic fruits, including the rare river pear, a delicacy among the West Indian community.
- After moving to Jamaica, she developed a taste for pickled river pears, a flavor she never encountered before in her hometown.
- In some parts of the Caribbean, river pears are considered a novelty and are sought after for their unique taste and versatility in various recipes.
- At the roadside fruit stand, he bought a few river pears, carefully selecting the ones with the slight red blush on the skin, an indicator of their ripeness.
- As she bit into the tangy, pickled river pear, the combination of its slightly crunchy texture and sweet flavor immediately made her a fan of this Caribbean treat.