rocha
rocha Lexical Profile
• noun
A variety of firm, sweet pear originally cultivated in Portugal, characterized by its pale yellow skin and excellent storage qualities.
"The local market imported a fresh crate of rocha pears directly from Portuguese orchards."
South American A city in southeastern Uruguay, which serves as the capital of the Rocha Department, known for its proximity to Atlantic coastal resorts.
Word Nuance & Usage
When referring to the fruit, it is often written entirely in lowercase or as 'Rocha pear', while references to the geographical location or surname are strictly capitalized.
• Rhymes for rocha
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Portuguese and Galician 'rocha' (meaning 'rock' or 'boulder'), which traces back to Vulgar Latin '*rocca'. The pear variety is named after Pedro António Rocha, who reportedly discovered it in Portugal in the 19th century.
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