(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 4:17:34

Vir"ga*lieu (?), n. [Cf. Virgouleuse.] Bot.

A valuable kind of pear, of an obovate shape and with melting flesh of delicious flavor; -- more properly called White Doyenn'e.

[Written also virgaloo, vergalieu, vergaloo, etc.]

 

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