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
1. the apple pear or Chinese pear, Pyrus pyrifolia
2. the 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)

Further reading

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

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