pyriform

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This, though variable, is yet generally so far pyriform as to show distinct contraction toward the stipe.

From The North American Slime-Moulds A Descriptive List of All Species of Myxomycetes Hitherto Reported from the Continent of North America, with Notes on Some Extra-Limital Species by MacBride, Thomas H. (Thomas Huston)

Core very small, pyriform, closed, clasping; Seeds numerous, large, plump, brown; Flesh yellowish-white, breaking, tender, juicy; Flavor sub-acid, rich; Quality good to best; Use, table; Season, January to May.

From American Pomology Apples by Warder, J. A.

The seeds are pyriform and beak-like at the base.

From Manual of American Grape-Growing by Hedrick, U. P.

Thus on the lower surface of a log raised a little distance from the earth the �thalium is often pyriform.

From The North American Slime-Moulds A Descriptive List of All Species of Myxomycetes Hitherto Reported from the Continent of North America, with Notes on Some Extra-Limital Species by MacBride, Thomas H. (Thomas Huston)

Core pyriform, indistinct, closed, clasping; Seeds pointed, imperfect; Flesh yellow, tender, fine grained; Flavor sub-acid, aromatic; Quality good; Use, market; Season, September.

From American Pomology Apples by Warder, J. A.