Asian pear
English
Asian pears, fruits of Pyrus pyrifolia on the left and right, and two fruits of Pyrus × bretschneideri in the center
Noun
Asian pear (plural Asian pears)
- A fruit from species of pear from northeastern Asia, known better for their crisp, juicy texture then for their flavor
Synonyms
- (Pyrus pyrifolia): nashi pear, sand pear
- (Pyrus × bretschneideri): ya li pear, ya pear
Translations
species of pear
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Further reading
Asian pear on Wikipedia.Wikipedia Pyrus pyrifolia on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
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