Asian pear

English

Asian pears, fruits of Pyrus pyrifolia on the left and right, and two fruits of Pyrus × bretschneideri in the center

Noun

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)

Synonyms

• (Pyrus pyrifolia): nashi pear, sand pear
• (Pyrus × bretschneideri): ya li pear, ya pear

Translations

species of pear

• Atayal: nasi
• Greek: αχλαδόμηλο (el) n (achladómilo)
• Irish: piorra Seapánach m

Further reading

• Asian pear on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• Pyrus pyrifolia on Wikispecies.Wikispecies