Pear
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /pɛə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pear is a noun meaning An edible fruit produced by the pear tree, similar to an apple but typically elongated towards the stem.
Meaning
An edible fruit produced by the pear tree, similar to an apple but typically elongated towards the stem.
More Meanings
- A type of fruit tree (Pyrus communis).
- The wood of the pear tree (pearwood, pear wood).
- Choke pear (a torture device).
- (Jamaica) avocado, alligator pear
- A desaturated chartreuse yellow colour, like that of a pear.
Word Forms
- pears
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include jargonelle, lei, fruit, perry, sucker, worm.
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