pyriform
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The first has not been examined by the writer and is said to be smooth and short, pyriform, 10 centimeters in diameter.
From The Philippine Agricultural Review Vol. VIII, First Quarter, 1915 No. 1 by Various
Core wide, pyriform, slightly open, clasping; Seeds numerous, pointed, angular, dark; Flesh yellowish white, firm, breaking, granular; Flavor sub-acid; Quality good; Use, kitchen; Season, January.
From American Pomology Apples by J. A. Warder
Core small, pyriform, regular, closed, clasping; Seeds plump, pointed; Flesh yellow, tender, fine-grained, juicy; Flavor acid, rich; Quality very good; Use, table; Season, mid-winter.
From American Pomology Apples by J. A. Warder
Stomach pyriform, with muscular walls, but no distinct gizzard-like portion.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 10 "Echinoderma" to "Edward" by Various
Body pyriform, the pointed end posterior; flagella 4 anterior.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" by Various
