1
: a pome fruit of a tree (genus Pyrus, especially P. communis) of the rose family that typically has a pale green or brownish skin, a firm juicy flesh, and an oblong shape in which a broad base end tapers upward to a narrow stem end
2
: a tree bearing pears
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Add plenty of fruits, vegetables, seeds, and nuts: Between meals, satisfy your hunger with nutritious high-fiber snacks, such as avocados, apples, pears, baby carrots, sunflower seeds, and almonds.
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Cristina Mutchler, Health, 30 Jan. 2025
The filmmakers prepare us by removing the thorns of the cactus pear and slicing open the fruit across its center.
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2025
The banana notes that are often associated with the distillery’s whiskey are toned down, with flavors of spiced nuts, apple, pear, cherry, orange, oak, and cinnamon taking centerstage.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2025
The wine is rich and aromatic on the nose, featuring ripe apple, pear, and citrus notes, complemented by subtle hints of vanilla, toasted oak, and a touch of butter.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Cristina Mutchler, Health, 30 Jan. 2025
The filmmakers prepare us by removing the thorns of the cactus pear and slicing open the fruit across its center.
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2025
The banana notes that are often associated with the distillery’s whiskey are toned down, with flavors of spiced nuts, apple, pear, cherry, orange, oak, and cinnamon taking centerstage.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2025
The wine is rich and aromatic on the nose, featuring ripe apple, pear, and citrus notes, complemented by subtle hints of vanilla, toasted oak, and a touch of butter.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Pear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pear. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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pear
noun
ˈpa(ə)r 
ˈpe(ə)r
: a fruit that is commonly larger at the end opposite the stem and typically has a pale green or brownish skin and juicy flesh
also
: a tree that bears pears and is related to the apple
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