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Terms in French 1761-1770 of 10943

Belle-Chevreuse

/behl shuh-vruhs/
[French]

A bright red variety of peach.

Belle de Berry

/behl duh beh-ree/
[French]

A variety of pear.

Belle de Fontenay potato

[French] plural Belle de Fontenay potatoes

Belle de Fontenay is a long, pale, yellow-skinned potato with very yellow flesh, smooth and creamy. It has fine-grained flesh which keeps its flavour when cooked. It is a versatile potato which can be steamed or boiled, served hot or cold, used in stews or salads.

Belle de Juillet potato

[French] plural Belle de Juillet potatoes

Belle de Juillet is a variety of potato.

Belle de Soissons

[French]

A white haricot bean (US: navy bean).

Belle de Tours apple

[French]

A variety of large, streaked apple which cooks and eats well. It arrived from France in 1947 having arisen around Tours. It is a late-season variety, picked from early October in South-East England, is stored and is at its best between October and January. It retains its shape on cooking so is good for pies and tarts.

Belle du Bois apple

/behl doo bwah/
[French]

A large variety of apple with yellow skin with a blush of orange or green, and soft, floury flesh.

Belle-et-Bonne

/behl eh bonn/
[French]

A variety of pear used for poaching or baking.

Belle Fille de l'Indre apple

/behl fee duh LAHN-druh/
[French]

A small variety of apple with bright yellow skin with a red blush and sweet, juicy flesh.

Bellegarde

[French]

A village in Gard where white wine is made from Clairette grapes.