Entry 2 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913 Burrel · Bur·rel · IPA /ˈbʌɹəl/ n. n. 01 n. A sort of pear, called also the red butter pear, from its smooth, delicious, soft pulp. 1. A sort of pear, called also the red butter pear, from its smooth, delicious, soft pulp. Also: red butter pear 02 n. Same as Borrel. 1. Same as Borrel. See: Borrel