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 than for their flavor
1. an apple pear or Chinese pear (Pyrus pyrifolia)
2. a Chinese white pear (Pyrus × bretschneideri)

Synonyms

(Pyrus pyrifolia): nashi pear, sand pear
(Pyrus × bretschneideri): ya li pear, ya pear

Translations

species of pear

Atayal: nasi
Greek: αχλαδόμηλο (el) n (achladómilo)
Irish: piorra Seapánach m

Further reading

Asian pear on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Pyrus pyrifolia on Wikispecies.Wikispecies

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