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Asian pear

–noun
1. an Asian tree also cultivated in Australia and New Zealand, Pyrus pyrifolia, of the rose family, having apple-shaped, pear-colored, juicy fruit.
2. the fruit of this plant.
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sand pear  
n.   In both senses also called Asian pear, Chinese pear.
  1. A Chinese tree (Pyrus pyrifolia) of the rose family, having edible, globose, firm, juicy fruit.

  2. The fruit of this plant.

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