Asian pear
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Tweet n. 1. A tree (Pyrus pyrifolia) of the rose family, native to China and widely cultivated for its edible, round, firm, juicy fruit. 2. The fruit of this plant. In both senses also called Chinese Pear, Japanese pear, nashi. |
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