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snow pear

American  

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of snow pear

First recorded in 1855–60

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

From New York Times

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