snow pear

noun

1. a small tree, Pyrus nivalis, of eastern Europe and Asia Minor, having showy flowers and nearly globe-shaped fruit.

Word History and Origins

Origin of snow pear¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

Finally, the actual meal-ender: a tender, subtle Chinese snow pear deep-fried in a beignet-like crust.

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