SINCE 1828
pear midge
nounDefinition of pear midge
: a minute gall midge (Contarinia pyrivora) which lays its eggs in the flower buds of the pear and whose larvae destroy the developing fruits
Comments on pear midge
What made you want to look up pear midge? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
What did you just call me?! A Quiz
-
- If a member of the audience describes your speech as bombastic, does that person mean it is:
Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
Share pear midge
Resources for pear midge