Usage of "Pyrus communis"

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Species of plant.

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Old World tree having sweet gritty-textured juicy fruit; widely cultivated in many varieties.

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Examples for "pear"

Examples for "pear"

This directly affects trade to Europe, reducing apple, grape and pear exports. 
 The South African 

Ground Floor: It's all gone a bit pear-shaped for Manchester United lately. 
 The Irish Times 

But pear trees take about six years before they start bearing fruit. 
 Reuters 

After several minutes we sculpt what appears to be a pear-shaped pinecone. 
 Deadly little secret 

After 10 minutes, add the pear slices and cook until just tender. 
 The Guardian 

There were once three brothers whose only possession was a pear tree. 
 The Laughing Prince: Jugoslav Folk and Fairy Tales 

Chen excused himself and strode off, stopping under a flowering pear tree. 
 Enigma of China 

Darkness fell and as she left she kissed that pear tree goodbye. 
 The new yorker 

This pear tree was just beyond the vineyard belonging to Augustin's father. 
 Saint Augustin 

A little further down the road they saw a pear tree. 
 The Gray Goose's Story 

Meanings of Pyrus communis in English