'Beurr'e' definitions:

Definition of 'Beurr'e'

From: GCIDE
  • Beurr'e \Beur*r['e]"\, n. [F., fr. beurre butter.] (Bot.) A beurr['e] (or buttery) pear, one with the meat soft and melting; -- used with a distinguishing word; as, Beurr['e] d'Anjou; Beurr['e] Clairgeau. [1913 Webster]