Asian pear en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Meanings
- A fruit from species of pear from northeastern Asia, known better for their crisp, juicy texture than for their flavor ▸ an apple pear or Chinese pear (Pyrus pyrifolia)
- A fruit from species of pear from northeastern Asia, known better for their crisp, juicy texture than for their flavor ▸ a Chinese white pear (Pyrus × bretschneideri)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian pears | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
nashi pear (Pyrus pyrifolia) · Pyrus × bretschneideri (ya li pear, ya pear) · sand pear (Pyrus pyrifolia)
Translations (11)
tay nasi (species of pear (Pyrus pyrifolia)) · cmn 亞洲梨 /亚洲梨 (species of pear (Pyrus pyrifolia)) · cmn 沙梨 (species of pear (Pyrus pyrifolia)) · cmn 蘋果梨 /苹果梨 (species of pear (Pyrus pyrifolia)) · ga piorra Seapánach (species of pear (Pyrus pyrifolia)) · cmn 日本梨 (species of pear (Pyrus pyrifolia)) · cmn 黃金梨 /黄金梨 (species of pear (Pyrus pyrifolia)) · el αχλαδόμηλο (species of pear (Pyrus pyrifolia)) · cmn 水梨 (species of pear (Pyrus pyrifolia)) · cmn 砂梨 (species of pear (Pyrus pyrifolia)) · tr Japon armudu (species of pear (Pyrus pyrifolia))