Asian pear

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Asian pear (plural Asian pears)

  1. A fruit from species of pear from northeastern Asia, known better for their crisp, juicy texture than for their flavor
    1. an apple pear or Chinese pear (Pyrus pyrifolia)
    2. a Chinese white pear (Pyrus × bretschneideri)

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