释义 |
‖ Robine Obs. Also Robin. [F.] An early variety of pear.
1706London & Wise Retired Gardener I. 29 The Robine, or Summer-Pear-Royal, is..of a strong perfum'd Taste, very sugary. 1725Family Dict. s.v. Pear, Robin..is in Shape and Size like a small Bergamot,..sugar'd and perfum'd Juice [etc.]. Ibid., Robine described before. 1786[see musk n. 4 d]. |