Asian pear

American  

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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Asian pear British  

noun

1. a tropical pear tree, esp any of several varieties of Japanese pear Pyrus serotina

2. 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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Asian pear

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

Archery Summit’s Vireton is a fine example, rich and layered with flavors of Asian pear and Granny Smith apple.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 13, 2021

Okay fine, Korean BBQ joints are unlikely to have baked goods on the menu, but Eric Kim's Asian pear galette can be the whimsical ending to your at-home meal.

From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2021

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