Alexandrina

/ˌæl.ɪɡˈzæn.drə.nə/ noun

A large pear variety named after Alexandria, Egypt, known for its distinctive shape and sweetness.

From Alexandria, the ancient Egyptian city founded by Alexander the Great. The suffix -ina is a feminine diminutive common in botanical naming. Named after the city's historical significance as a center of learning and trade.

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