Asian pear
Americannoun
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an Asian tree also cultivated in Australia and New Zealand, Pyrus pyrifolia, of the rose family, having apple-shaped, pear-colored, juicy fruit.
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the fruit of this plant.
noun
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a tropical pear tree, esp any of several varieties of Japanese pear Pyrus serotina
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Also called: nashi. the fruit of the Japanese pear, which resembles a large yellow apple, has crisp juicy flesh, and is cultivated in Japan, Korea, the US, and New Zealand
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Dessert was a refreshing Asian pear sorbet with cinnamon date punch, the perfect light end to a sensational meal.
From Salon • Oct. 31, 2025
Pi00a isn’t a restaurant but pops up all over Los Angeles and beyond, baking puffy-edged, char-crusted pizza pies with toppings such as miso eggplant; soppressata with chili crunch; Hainan chicken; and Asian pear with pancetta.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2024
In the case of the “Caesar” salad, roasted Brussels sprouts add a nice smokiness, Asian pear lends a fruity touch and aged cheddar provides a faint crackle, from salt crystals in the cheese.
From Washington Post • Dec. 19, 2022
She crowned chewy buckwheat noodles with boiled egg, mustard and fresh Asian pear.
From New York Times • May 28, 2021
Water from Wine 2017 sauvignon blanc, Horse Heaven Hills, $16: Aromas of figs, sweet herbs, apple and Asian pear give way to flavors of ginger gold apple, pear and hints of key lime.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 21, 2018
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